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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,562.91, 2,345.31 and 589.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,562.91, 2,345.31 and 589.02 is: 883.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,562.91 : 2,345.31 = 589.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,562.91/2,345.31 = 589.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,562.91x = 2,345.31 × 589.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,562.91x = 1,381,434.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,381,434.50/1,562.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.89

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