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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,588.38, 2,382.50 and 418.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,588.38, 2,382.50 and 418.37 is: 627.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,588.38 : 2,382.50 = 418.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,588.38/2,382.50 = 418.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,588.38x = 2,382.50 × 418.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,588.38x = 996,752.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 996,752.52/1,588.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.53

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