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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,587.95, 2,191.58 and 958.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,587.95, 2,191.58 and 958.83 is: 1,323.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,587.95 : 2,191.58 = 958.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,587.95/2,191.58 = 958.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,587.95x = 2,191.58 × 958.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,587.95x = 2,101,347.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,101,347.86/1,587.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323.31

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