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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,588.52, 2,382.62 and 548.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,588.52, 2,382.62 and 548.38 is: 822.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,588.52 : 2,382.62 = 548.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,588.52/2,382.62 = 548.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,588.52x = 2,382.62 × 548.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,588.52x = 1,306,573.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,306,573.83/1,588.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.51

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