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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,588.81, 2,192.78 and 925.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,588.81, 2,192.78 and 925.87 is: 1,277.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,588.81 : 2,192.78 = 925.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,588.81/2,192.78 = 925.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,588.81x = 2,192.78 × 925.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,588.81x = 2,030,224.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,030,224.59/1,588.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277.83

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