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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,588.08, 2,191.56 and 924.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,588.08, 2,191.56 and 924.96 is: 1,276.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,588.08 : 2,191.56 = 924.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,588.08/2,191.56 = 924.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,588.08x = 2,191.56 × 924.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,588.08x = 2,027,105.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,027,105.34/1,588.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,276.45

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