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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,585.82, 2,188.91 and 1,026.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,585.82, 2,188.91 and 1,026.28 is: 1,416.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,585.82 : 2,188.91 = 1,026.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,585.82/2,188.91 = 1,026.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,585.82x = 2,188.91 × 1,026.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,585.82x = 2,246,418.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,246,418.48/1,585.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,416.57

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