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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,588.54, 2,192.15 and 925.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,588.54, 2,192.15 and 925.44 is: 1,277.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,588.54 : 2,192.15 = 925.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,588.54/2,192.15 = 925.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,588.54x = 2,192.15 × 925.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,588.54x = 2,028,703.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,028,703.30/1,588.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277.09

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