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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,588.02, 2,190.96 and 889.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,588.02, 2,190.96 and 889.26 is: 1,226.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,588.02 : 2,190.96 = 889.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,588.02/2,190.96 = 889.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,588.02x = 2,190.96 × 889.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,588.02x = 1,948,333.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,948,333.09/1,588.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,226.89

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