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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,587.91, 2,189.02 and 1,114.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,587.91, 2,189.02 and 1,114.34 is: 1,536.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,587.91 : 2,189.02 = 1,114.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,587.91/2,189.02 = 1,114.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,587.91x = 2,189.02 × 1,114.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,587.91x = 2,439,315.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,439,315.31/1,587.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,536.18

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