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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,538.70, 2,308.06 and 588.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,538.70, 2,308.06 and 588.84 is: 883.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,538.70 : 2,308.06 = 588.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,538.70/2,308.06 = 588.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,538.70x = 2,308.06 × 588.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,538.70x = 1,359,078.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,359,078.05/1,538.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.26

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