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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,562.56, 2,341.71 and 588.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,562.56, 2,341.71 and 588.13 is: 881.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,562.56 : 2,341.71 = 588.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,562.56/2,341.71 = 588.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,562.56x = 2,341.71 × 588.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,562.56x = 1,377,224.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,377,224.05/1,562.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.39

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