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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,587.63, 2,190.33 and 957.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,587.63, 2,190.33 and 957.99 is: 1,321.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,587.63 : 2,190.33 = 957.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,587.63/2,190.33 = 957.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,587.63x = 2,190.33 × 957.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,587.63x = 2,098,314.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,098,314.24/1,587.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,321.66

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