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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,562.39, 2,344.04 and 588.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,562.39, 2,344.04 and 588.56 is: 883.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,562.39 : 2,344.04 = 588.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,562.39/2,344.04 = 588.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,562.39x = 2,344.04 × 588.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,562.39x = 1,379,611.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,379,611.10/1,562.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.02

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