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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,588.30, 2,382.79 and 808.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,588.30, 2,382.79 and 808.41 is: 1,212.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,588.30 : 2,382.79 = 808.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,588.30/2,382.79 = 808.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,588.30x = 2,382.79 × 808.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,588.30x = 1,926,271.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,926,271.26/1,588.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,212.79

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