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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,588.28, 2,191.46 and 958.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,588.28, 2,191.46 and 958.64 is: 1,322.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,588.28 : 2,191.46 = 958.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,588.28/2,191.46 = 958.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,588.28x = 2,191.46 × 958.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,588.28x = 2,100,805.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,100,805.46/1,588.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,322.70

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