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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,588.29, 2,382.90 and 492.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,588.29, 2,382.90 and 492.73 is: 739.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,588.29 : 2,382.90 = 492.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,588.29/2,382.90 = 492.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,588.29x = 2,382.90 × 492.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,588.29x = 1,174,126.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,174,126.32/1,588.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.24

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