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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,587.55, 2,190.82 and 879.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,587.55, 2,190.82 and 879.44 is: 1,213.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,587.55 : 2,190.82 = 879.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,587.55/2,190.82 = 879.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,587.55x = 2,190.82 × 879.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,587.55x = 1,926,694.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,926,694.74/1,587.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,213.63

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