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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,588.32, 2,191.89 and 889.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,588.32, 2,191.89 and 889.70 is: 1,227.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,588.32 : 2,191.89 = 889.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,588.32/2,191.89 = 889.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,588.32x = 2,191.89 × 889.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,588.32x = 1,950,113.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,950,113.57/1,588.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,227.78

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