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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,588.58, 2,192.70 and 1,029.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,588.58, 2,192.70 and 1,029.03 is: 1,420.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,588.58 : 2,192.70 = 1,029.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,588.58/2,192.70 = 1,029.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,588.58x = 2,192.70 × 1,029.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,588.58x = 2,256,354.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,256,354.08/1,588.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,420.36

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