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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,563.66, 2,344.55 and 588.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,563.66, 2,344.55 and 588.65 is: 882.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,563.66 : 2,344.55 = 588.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,563.66/2,344.55 = 588.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,563.66x = 2,344.55 × 588.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,563.66x = 1,380,104.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,380,104.69/1,563.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.61

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