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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,588.77, 2,193.35 and 1,196.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,588.77, 2,193.35 and 1,196.73 is: 1,652.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,588.77 : 2,193.35 = 1,196.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,588.77/2,193.35 = 1,196.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,588.77x = 2,193.35 × 1,196.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,588.77x = 2,624,841.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,624,841.76/1,588.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,652.12

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