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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,587.44, 2,190.84 and 888.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,587.44, 2,190.84 and 888.82 is: 1,226.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,587.44 : 2,190.84 = 888.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,587.44/2,190.84 = 888.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,587.44x = 2,190.84 × 888.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,587.44x = 1,947,262.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,947,262.41/1,587.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,226.67

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