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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,588.44, 2,192.26 and 925.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,588.44, 2,192.26 and 925.50 is: 1,277.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,588.44 : 2,192.26 = 925.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,588.44/2,192.26 = 925.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,588.44x = 2,192.26 × 925.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,588.44x = 2,028,921.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,028,921.04/1,588.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277.31

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