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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,588.46, 2,380.05 and 1,123.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,588.46, 2,380.05 and 1,123.94 is: 1,684.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,588.46 : 2,380.05 = 1,123.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,588.46/2,380.05 = 1,123.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,588.46x = 2,380.05 × 1,123.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,588.46x = 2,675,025.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,675,025.71/1,588.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,684.04

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