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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,588.16, 2,382.39 and 600.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,588.16, 2,382.39 and 600.77 is: 901.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,588.16 : 2,382.39 = 600.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,588.16/2,382.39 = 600.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,588.16x = 2,382.39 × 600.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,588.16x = 1,431,256.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,431,256.53/1,588.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.21

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