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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,589.51, 2,193.65 and 926.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,589.51, 2,193.65 and 926.22 is: 1,278.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,589.51 : 2,193.65 = 926.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,589.51/2,193.65 = 926.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,589.51x = 2,193.65 × 926.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,589.51x = 2,031,802.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,031,802.50/1,589.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,278.26

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