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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,588.84, 2,192.53 and 925.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,588.84, 2,192.53 and 925.69 is: 1,277.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,588.84 : 2,192.53 = 925.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,588.84/2,192.53 = 925.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,588.84x = 2,192.53 × 925.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,588.84x = 2,029,603.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,029,603.10/1,588.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277.41

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