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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,588.29, 2,382.74 and 766.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,588.29, 2,382.74 and 766.14 is: 1,149.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,588.29 : 2,382.74 = 766.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,588.29/2,382.74 = 766.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,588.29x = 2,382.74 × 766.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,588.29x = 1,825,508.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,825,508.59/1,588.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.35

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