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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,588.88, 2,192.58 and 925.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,588.88, 2,192.58 and 925.64 is: 1,277.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,588.88 : 2,192.58 = 925.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,588.88/2,192.58 = 925.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,588.88x = 2,192.58 × 925.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,588.88x = 2,029,539.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,029,539.75/1,588.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277.34

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