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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,588.25, 2,382.38 and 492.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,588.25, 2,382.38 and 492.66 is: 738.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,588.25 : 2,382.38 = 492.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,588.25/2,382.38 = 492.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,588.25x = 2,382.38 × 492.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,588.25x = 1,173,702.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,173,702.71/1,588.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.99

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