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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,588.21, 2,382.35 and 492.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,588.21, 2,382.35 and 492.55 is: 738.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,588.21 : 2,382.35 = 492.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,588.21/2,382.35 = 492.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,588.21x = 2,382.35 × 492.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,588.21x = 1,173,418.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,173,418.07/1,588.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.83

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