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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,588.69, 2,381.59 and 903.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,588.69, 2,381.59 and 903.25 is: 1,354.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,588.69 : 2,381.59 = 903.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,588.69/2,381.59 = 903.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,588.69x = 2,381.59 × 903.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,588.69x = 2,151,171.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,151,171.17/1,588.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354.05

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