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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,588.06, 2,382.12 and 492.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,588.06, 2,382.12 and 492.43 is: 738.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,588.06 : 2,382.12 = 492.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,588.06/2,382.12 = 492.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,588.06x = 2,382.12 × 492.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,588.06x = 1,173,027.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,173,027.35/1,588.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.65

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