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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,588.53, 2,383.15 and 492.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,588.53, 2,383.15 and 492.90 is: 739.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,588.53 : 2,383.15 = 492.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,588.53/2,383.15 = 492.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,588.53x = 2,383.15 × 492.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,588.53x = 1,174,653.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,174,653.40/1,588.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.46

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