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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,587.52, 2,191.80 and 1,168.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,587.52, 2,191.80 and 1,168.32 is: 1,613.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,587.52 : 2,191.80 = 1,168.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,587.52/2,191.80 = 1,168.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,587.52x = 2,191.80 × 1,168.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,587.52x = 2,560,723.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,560,723.78/1,587.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,613.03

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