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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,587.57, 2,190.99 and 888.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,587.57, 2,190.99 and 888.93 is: 1,226.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,587.57 : 2,190.99 = 888.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,587.57/2,190.99 = 888.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,587.57x = 2,190.99 × 888.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,587.57x = 1,947,636.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,947,636.74/1,587.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,226.80

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