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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,587.43, 2,191.44 and 1,028.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,587.43, 2,191.44 and 1,028.71 is: 1,420.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,587.43 : 2,191.44 = 1,028.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,587.43/2,191.44 = 1,028.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,587.43x = 2,191.44 × 1,028.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,587.43x = 2,254,356.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,254,356.24/1,587.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,420.13

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