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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,588.02, 2,382.37 and 492.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,588.02, 2,382.37 and 492.36 is: 738.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,588.02 : 2,382.37 = 492.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,588.02/2,382.37 = 492.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,588.02x = 2,382.37 × 492.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,588.02x = 1,172,983.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,172,983.69/1,588.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.65

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