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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,575.94, 2,362.85 and 588.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,575.94, 2,362.85 and 588.76 is: 882.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,575.94 : 2,362.85 = 588.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,575.94/2,362.85 = 588.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,575.94x = 2,362.85 × 588.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,575.94x = 1,391,151.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,391,151.57/1,575.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.74

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