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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,588.68, 2,383.14 and 478.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,588.68, 2,383.14 and 478.01 is: 717.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,588.68 : 2,383.14 = 478.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,588.68/2,383.14 = 478.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,588.68x = 2,383.14 × 478.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,588.68x = 1,139,172.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,139,172.50/1,588.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.06

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