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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,588.50, 2,382.75 and 434.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,588.50, 2,382.75 and 434.25 is: 651.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,588.50 : 2,382.75 = 434.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,588.50/2,382.75 = 434.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,588.50x = 2,382.75 × 434.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,588.50x = 1,034,709.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,034,709.19/1,588.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.38

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