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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,588.32, 2,382.48 and 663.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,588.32, 2,382.48 and 663.30 is: 994.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,588.32 : 2,382.48 = 663.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,588.32/2,382.48 = 663.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,588.32x = 2,382.48 × 663.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,588.32x = 1,580,298.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,580,298.98/1,588.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.95

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