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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,588.43, 2,191.30 and 924.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,588.43, 2,191.30 and 924.89 is: 1,275.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,588.43 : 2,191.30 = 924.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,588.43/2,191.30 = 924.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,588.43x = 2,191.30 × 924.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,588.43x = 2,026,698.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,026,698.19/1,588.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,275.91

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