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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,587.66, 2,191.05 and 958.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,587.66, 2,191.05 and 958.18 is: 1,322.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,587.66 : 2,191.05 = 958.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,587.66/2,191.05 = 958.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,587.66x = 2,191.05 × 958.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,587.66x = 2,099,414.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,099,414.21/1,587.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,322.33

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