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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,588.11, 2,382.05 and 548.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,588.11, 2,382.05 and 548.07 is: 822.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,588.11 : 2,382.05 = 548.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,588.11/2,382.05 = 548.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,588.11x = 2,382.05 × 548.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,588.11x = 1,305,527.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,305,527.40/1,588.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.06

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