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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,588.02, 2,191.55 and 924.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,588.02, 2,191.55 and 924.95 is: 1,276.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,588.02 : 2,191.55 = 924.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,588.02/2,191.55 = 924.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,588.02x = 2,191.55 × 924.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,588.02x = 2,027,058.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,027,058.59/1,588.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,276.47

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