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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,588.48, 2,192.34 and 889.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,588.48, 2,192.34 and 889.85 is: 1,228.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,588.48 : 2,192.34 = 889.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,588.48/2,192.34 = 889.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,588.48x = 2,192.34 × 889.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,588.48x = 1,950,853.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,950,853.75/1,588.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,228.13

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