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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,588.68, 2,382.12 and 722.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,588.68, 2,382.12 and 722.16 is: 1,082.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,588.68 : 2,382.12 = 722.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,588.68/2,382.12 = 722.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,588.68x = 2,382.12 × 722.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,588.68x = 1,720,271.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,720,271.78/1,588.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082.83

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