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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,562.48, 2,343.44 and 588.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,562.48, 2,343.44 and 588.59 is: 882.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,562.48 : 2,343.44 = 588.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,562.48/2,343.44 = 588.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,562.48x = 2,343.44 × 588.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,562.48x = 1,379,315.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,379,315.10/1,562.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.78

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