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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,588.82, 2,192.09 and 959.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,588.82, 2,192.09 and 959.18 is: 1,323.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,588.82 : 2,192.09 = 959.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,588.82/2,192.09 = 959.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,588.82x = 2,192.09 × 959.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,588.82x = 2,102,593.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,102,593.13/1,588.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323.37

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