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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,587.41, 2,190.68 and 888.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,587.41, 2,190.68 and 888.80 is: 1,226.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,587.41 : 2,190.68 = 888.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,587.41/2,190.68 = 888.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,587.41x = 2,190.68 × 888.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,587.41x = 1,947,076.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,947,076.38/1,587.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,226.57

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