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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,588.57, 2,383 and 418.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,588.57, 2,383 and 418.58 is: 627.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,588.57 : 2,383 = 418.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,588.57/2,383 = 418.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,588.57x = 2,383 × 418.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,588.57x = 997,476.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,476.14/1,588.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.91

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