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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,588.16, 2,382.12 and 492.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,588.16, 2,382.12 and 492.54 is: 738.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,588.16 : 2,382.12 = 492.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,588.16/2,382.12 = 492.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,588.16x = 2,382.12 × 492.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,588.16x = 1,173,289.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,173,289.38/1,588.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.77

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