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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,588.64, 2,383.64 and 767.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,588.64, 2,383.64 and 767.52 is: 1,151.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,588.64 : 2,383.64 = 767.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,588.64/2,383.64 = 767.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,588.64x = 2,383.64 × 767.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,588.64x = 1,829,493.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,829,493.49/1,588.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151.61

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