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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,588.91, 2,190.98 and 1,084.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,588.91, 2,190.98 and 1,084.82 is: 1,495.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,588.91 : 2,190.98 = 1,084.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,588.91/2,190.98 = 1,084.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,588.91x = 2,190.98 × 1,084.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,588.91x = 2,376,818.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,376,818.92/1,588.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,495.88

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