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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,588.02, 2,382.12 and 663.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,588.02, 2,382.12 and 663.41 is: 995.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,588.02 : 2,382.12 = 663.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,588.02/2,382.12 = 663.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,588.02x = 2,382.12 × 663.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,588.02x = 1,580,310.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,580,310.32/1,588.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.15

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