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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,588.38, 2,385.65 and 973.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,588.38, 2,385.65 and 973.29 is: 1,461.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,588.38 : 2,385.65 = 973.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,588.38/2,385.65 = 973.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,588.38x = 2,385.65 × 973.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,588.38x = 2,321,933.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,321,933.96/1,588.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,461.82

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