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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,588.93, 2,384.08 and 859.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,588.93, 2,384.08 and 859.02 is: 1,288.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,588.93 : 2,384.08 = 859.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,588.93/2,384.08 = 859.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,588.93x = 2,384.08 × 859.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,588.93x = 2,047,970.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,047,970.25/1,588.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,288.90

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