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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,588.23, 2,383.46 and 1,069.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,588.23, 2,383.46 and 1,069.22 is: 1,604.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,588.23 : 2,383.46 = 1,069.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,588.23/2,383.46 = 1,069.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,588.23x = 2,383.46 × 1,069.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,588.23x = 2,548,425.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,548,425.84/1,588.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,604.57

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