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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,587.97, 2,190.77 and 958.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,587.97, 2,190.77 and 958.33 is: 1,322.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,587.97 : 2,190.77 = 958.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,587.97/2,190.77 = 958.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,587.97x = 2,190.77 × 958.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,587.97x = 2,099,475.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,099,475.82/1,587.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,322.11

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