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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,586.62, 2,189.52 and 923.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,586.62, 2,189.52 and 923.50 is: 1,274.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,586.62 : 2,189.52 = 923.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,586.62/2,189.52 = 923.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,586.62x = 2,189.52 × 923.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,586.62x = 2,022,021.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,022,021.72/1,586.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,274.42

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