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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,588.58, 2,382.96 and 434.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,588.58, 2,382.96 and 434.42 is: 651.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,588.58 : 2,382.96 = 434.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,588.58/2,382.96 = 434.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,588.58x = 2,382.96 × 434.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,588.58x = 1,035,205.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,035,205.48/1,588.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.65

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