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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,588.58, 2,192.36 and 925.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,588.58, 2,192.36 and 925.47 is: 1,277.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,588.58 : 2,192.36 = 925.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,588.58/2,192.36 = 925.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,588.58x = 2,192.36 × 925.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,588.58x = 2,028,965.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,028,965.72/1,588.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277.22

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