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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,588.47, 2,382.63 and 492.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,588.47, 2,382.63 and 492.69 is: 739.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,588.47 : 2,382.63 = 492.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,588.47/2,382.63 = 492.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,588.47x = 2,382.63 × 492.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,588.47x = 1,173,897.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,173,897.97/1,588.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.01

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