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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,587.73, 2,190.98 and 879.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,587.73, 2,190.98 and 879.55 is: 1,213.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,587.73 : 2,190.98 = 879.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,587.73/2,190.98 = 879.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,587.73x = 2,190.98 × 879.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,587.73x = 1,927,076.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,927,076.46/1,587.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,213.73

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