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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,588.08, 2,189.88 and 1,063.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,588.08, 2,189.88 and 1,063.20 is: 1,466.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,588.08 : 2,189.88 = 1,063.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,588.08/2,189.88 = 1,063.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,588.08x = 2,189.88 × 1,063.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,588.08x = 2,328,280.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,328,280.42/1,588.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,466.10

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