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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,588.36, 2,191.26 and 958.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,588.36, 2,191.26 and 958.72 is: 1,322.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,588.36 : 2,191.26 = 958.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,588.36/2,191.26 = 958.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,588.36x = 2,191.26 × 958.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,588.36x = 2,100,804.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,100,804.79/1,588.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,322.63

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