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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,588.91, 2,193.65 and 1,065.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,588.91, 2,193.65 and 1,065.24 is: 1,470.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,588.91 : 2,193.65 = 1,065.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,588.91/2,193.65 = 1,065.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,588.91x = 2,193.65 × 1,065.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,588.91x = 2,336,758.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,336,758.40/1,588.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,470.67

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