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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,562.66, 2,344.62 and 589.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,562.66, 2,344.62 and 589.04 is: 883.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,562.66 : 2,344.62 = 589.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,562.66/2,344.62 = 589.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,562.66x = 2,344.62 × 589.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,562.66x = 1,381,074.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,381,074.96/1,562.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.80

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