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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,588.26, 2,384.46 and 1,223.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,588.26, 2,384.46 and 1,223.34 is: 1,836.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,588.26 : 2,384.46 = 1,223.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,588.26/2,384.46 = 1,223.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,588.26x = 2,384.46 × 1,223.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,588.26x = 2,917,005.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,917,005.30/1,588.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,836.60

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