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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,588.23, 2,191.59 and 924.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,588.23, 2,191.59 and 924.93 is: 1,276.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,588.23 : 2,191.59 = 924.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,588.23/2,191.59 = 924.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,588.23x = 2,191.59 × 924.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,588.23x = 2,027,067.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,027,067.34/1,588.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,276.31

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