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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,587.36, 2,189.88 and 1,122.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,587.36, 2,189.88 and 1,122.24 is: 1,548.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,587.36 : 2,189.88 = 1,122.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,587.36/2,189.88 = 1,122.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,587.36x = 2,189.88 × 1,122.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,587.36x = 2,457,570.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,457,570.93/1,587.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,548.21

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