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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,588.02, 2,191.61 and 924.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,588.02, 2,191.61 and 924.94 is: 1,276.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,588.02 : 2,191.61 = 924.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,588.02/2,191.61 = 924.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,588.02x = 2,191.61 × 924.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,588.02x = 2,027,095.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,027,095.27/1,588.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,276.49

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