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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,561.97, 2,343.27 and 588.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,561.97, 2,343.27 and 588.08 is: 882.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,561.97 : 2,343.27 = 588.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,561.97/2,343.27 = 588.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,561.97x = 2,343.27 × 588.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,561.97x = 1,378,018.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,378,018.51/1,561.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.23

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