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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,588.95, 2,192.64 and 925.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,588.95, 2,192.64 and 925.77 is: 1,277.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,588.95 : 2,192.64 = 925.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,588.95/2,192.64 = 925.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,588.95x = 2,192.64 × 925.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,588.95x = 2,029,880.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,029,880.33/1,588.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277.50

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