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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,588.74, 2,192.47 and 926.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,588.74, 2,192.47 and 926.05 is: 1,277.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,588.74 : 2,192.47 = 926.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,588.74/2,192.47 = 926.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,588.74x = 2,192.47 × 926.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,588.74x = 2,030,336.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,030,336.84/1,588.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277.95

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