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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,588.47, 2,192.12 and 925.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,588.47, 2,192.12 and 925.35 is: 1,277.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,588.47 : 2,192.12 = 925.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,588.47/2,192.12 = 925.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,588.47x = 2,192.12 × 925.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,588.47x = 2,028,478.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,028,478.24/1,588.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277.00

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