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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,588.28, 2,381.80 and 533.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,588.28, 2,381.80 and 533.88 is: 800.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,588.28 : 2,381.80 = 533.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,588.28/2,381.80 = 533.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,588.28x = 2,381.80 × 533.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,588.28x = 1,271,595.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,271,595.38/1,588.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.61

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