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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,588.56, 2,382.38 and 548.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,588.56, 2,382.38 and 548.52 is: 822.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,588.56 : 2,382.38 = 548.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,588.56/2,382.38 = 548.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,588.56x = 2,382.38 × 548.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,588.56x = 1,306,773.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,306,773.46/1,588.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.62

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