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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,588.59, 2,382.84 and 418.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,588.59, 2,382.84 and 418.59 is: 627.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,588.59 : 2,382.84 = 418.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,588.59/2,382.84 = 418.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,588.59x = 2,382.84 × 418.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,588.59x = 997,433.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,433.00/1,588.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.87

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