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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,562.58, 2,344.50 and 588.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,562.58, 2,344.50 and 588.96 is: 883.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,562.58 : 2,344.50 = 588.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,562.58/2,344.50 = 588.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,562.58x = 2,344.50 × 588.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,562.58x = 1,380,816.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,380,816.72/1,562.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.68

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