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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,587.39, 2,190.57 and 888.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,587.39, 2,190.57 and 888.90 is: 1,226.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,587.39 : 2,190.57 = 888.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,587.39/2,190.57 = 888.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,587.39x = 2,190.57 × 888.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,587.39x = 1,947,197.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,947,197.67/1,587.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,226.67

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