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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,576.67, 2,363.69 and 588.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,576.67, 2,363.69 and 588.94 is: 882.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,576.67 : 2,363.69 = 588.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,576.67/2,363.69 = 588.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,576.67x = 2,363.69 × 588.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,576.67x = 1,392,056.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,392,056.83/1,576.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.91

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