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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,588.22, 2,382.63 and 492.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,588.22, 2,382.63 and 492.33 is: 738.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,588.22 : 2,382.63 = 492.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,588.22/2,382.63 = 492.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,588.22x = 2,382.63 × 492.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,588.22x = 1,173,040.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,173,040.23/1,588.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.59

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