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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,588.37, 2,376.59 and 1,127.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,588.37, 2,376.59 and 1,127.25 is: 1,686.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,588.37 : 2,376.59 = 1,127.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,588.37/2,376.59 = 1,127.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,588.37x = 2,376.59 × 1,127.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,588.37x = 2,679,005.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,679,005.44/1,588.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,686.64

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