Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,562.74, 2,343.04 and 588
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,562.74, 2,343.04 and 588 is: 881.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,562.74 : 2,343.04 = 588 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,562.74/2,343.04 = 588/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,562.74x = 2,343.04 × 588 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,562.74x = 1,377,706.05 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,377,706.05/1,562.74 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 881.60
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