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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,588.43, 2,381.92 and 1,032.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,588.43, 2,381.92 and 1,032.59 is: 1,548.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,588.43 : 2,381.92 = 1,032.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,588.43/2,381.92 = 1,032.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,588.43x = 2,381.92 × 1,032.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,588.43x = 2,459,532.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,459,532.28/1,588.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,548.41

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