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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,588.14, 2,190.02 and 1,224.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,588.14, 2,190.02 and 1,224.55 is: 1,688.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,588.14 : 2,190.02 = 1,224.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,588.14/2,190.02 = 1,224.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,588.14x = 2,190.02 × 1,224.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,588.14x = 2,681,786.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,681,786.58/1,588.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,688.64

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