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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,588.70, 2,383.57 and 767.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,588.70, 2,383.57 and 767.07 is: 1,150.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,588.70 : 2,383.57 = 767.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,588.70/2,383.57 = 767.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,588.70x = 2,383.57 × 767.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,588.70x = 1,828,366.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,828,366.00/1,588.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150.85

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