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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,588.67, 2,383.23 and 493.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,588.67, 2,383.23 and 493.12 is: 739.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,588.67 : 2,383.23 = 493.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,588.67/2,383.23 = 493.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,588.67x = 2,383.23 × 493.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,588.67x = 1,175,218.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,175,218.38/1,588.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.75

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