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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,562.68, 2,344.64 and 589.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,562.68, 2,344.64 and 589.04 is: 883.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,562.68 : 2,344.64 = 589.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,562.68/2,344.64 = 589.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,562.68x = 2,344.64 × 589.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,562.68x = 1,381,086.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,381,086.75/1,562.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.79

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