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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,588.07, 2,382.91 and 756.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,588.07, 2,382.91 and 756.07 is: 1,134.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,588.07 : 2,382.91 = 756.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,588.07/2,382.91 = 756.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,588.07x = 2,382.91 × 756.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,588.07x = 1,801,654.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,801,654.29/1,588.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,134.49

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