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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,587.40, 2,188.05 and 1,272.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,587.40, 2,188.05 and 1,272.13 is: 1,753.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,587.40 : 2,188.05 = 1,272.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,587.40/2,188.05 = 1,272.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,587.40x = 2,188.05 × 1,272.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,587.40x = 2,783,484.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,783,484.05/1,587.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,753.49

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