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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,588.31, 2,381.10 and 857.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,588.31, 2,381.10 and 857.05 is: 1,284.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,588.31 : 2,381.10 = 857.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,588.31/2,381.10 = 857.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,588.31x = 2,381.10 × 857.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,588.31x = 2,040,712.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,040,712.59/1,588.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,284.83

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