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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,588.80, 2,192.63 and 925.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,588.80, 2,192.63 and 925.62 is: 1,277.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,588.80 : 2,192.63 = 925.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,588.80/2,192.63 = 925.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,588.80x = 2,192.63 × 925.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,588.80x = 2,029,542.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,029,542.18/1,588.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277.41

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