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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,588.78, 2,192.52 and 890.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,588.78, 2,192.52 and 890.16 is: 1,228.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,588.78 : 2,192.52 = 890.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,588.78/2,192.52 = 890.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,588.78x = 2,192.52 × 890.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,588.78x = 1,951,693.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,951,693.60/1,588.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,228.42

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