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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,563.39, 2,344.03 and 588.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,563.39, 2,344.03 and 588.67 is: 882.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,563.39 : 2,344.03 = 588.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,563.39/2,344.03 = 588.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,563.39x = 2,344.03 × 588.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,563.39x = 1,379,852.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,379,852.81/1,563.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.60

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