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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,588.92, 2,192.72 and 890.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,588.92, 2,192.72 and 890.25 is: 1,228.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,588.92 : 2,192.72 = 890.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,588.92/2,192.72 = 890.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,588.92x = 2,192.72 × 890.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,588.92x = 1,952,064.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,952,064.53/1,588.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,228.55

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