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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,588.88, 2,377.38 and 1,102.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,588.88, 2,377.38 and 1,102.88 is: 1,650.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,588.88 : 2,377.38 = 1,102.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,588.88/2,377.38 = 1,102.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,588.88x = 2,377.38 × 1,102.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,588.88x = 2,621,964.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,621,964.85/1,588.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,650.20

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