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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,584.91, 2,376.51 and 488.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,584.91, 2,376.51 and 488.98 is: 733.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,584.91 : 2,376.51 = 488.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,584.91/2,376.51 = 488.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,584.91x = 2,376.51 × 488.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,584.91x = 1,162,065.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,162,065.86/1,584.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.21

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