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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,587.63, 2,190.24 and 957.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,587.63, 2,190.24 and 957.80 is: 1,321.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,587.63 : 2,190.24 = 957.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,587.63/2,190.24 = 957.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,587.63x = 2,190.24 × 957.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,587.63x = 2,097,807.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,097,807.08/1,587.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,321.35

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