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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,588.41, 2,383.02 and 857.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,588.41, 2,383.02 and 857.99 is: 1,287.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,588.41 : 2,383.02 = 857.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,588.41/2,383.02 = 857.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,588.41x = 2,383.02 × 857.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,588.41x = 2,044,613.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,044,613.29/1,588.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,287.21

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