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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,561.66, 2,343.12 and 588.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,561.66, 2,343.12 and 588.04 is: 882.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,561.66 : 2,343.12 = 588.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,561.66/2,343.12 = 588.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,561.66x = 2,343.12 × 588.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,561.66x = 1,377,848.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,377,848.28/1,561.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.30

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