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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,587.72, 2,191.02 and 889.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,587.72, 2,191.02 and 889.08 is: 1,226.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,587.72 : 2,191.02 = 889.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,587.72/2,191.02 = 889.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,587.72x = 2,191.02 × 889.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,587.72x = 1,947,992.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,947,992.06/1,587.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,226.91

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