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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,588.30, 2,379.96 and 1,176.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,588.30, 2,379.96 and 1,176.46 is: 1,762.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,588.30 : 2,379.96 = 1,176.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,588.30/2,379.96 = 1,176.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,588.30x = 2,379.96 × 1,176.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,588.30x = 2,799,927.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,799,927.74/1,588.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,762.85

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