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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,588.61, 2,191.85 and 916.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,588.61, 2,191.85 and 916.39 is: 1,264.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,588.61 : 2,191.85 = 916.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,588.61/2,191.85 = 916.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,588.61x = 2,191.85 × 916.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,588.61x = 2,008,584.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,008,584.84/1,588.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,264.37

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