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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,588.52, 2,382.89 and 664.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,588.52, 2,382.89 and 664.17 is: 996.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,588.52 : 2,382.89 = 664.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,588.52/2,382.89 = 664.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,588.52x = 2,382.89 × 664.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,588.52x = 1,582,640.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,582,640.73/1,588.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.30

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