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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,588.97, 2,384.57 and 1,069.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,588.97, 2,384.57 and 1,069.97 is: 1,605.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,588.97 : 2,384.57 = 1,069.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,588.97/2,384.57 = 1,069.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,588.97x = 2,384.57 × 1,069.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,588.97x = 2,551,409.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,551,409.11/1,588.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,605.70

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