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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,588.79, 2,383.76 and 711.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,588.79, 2,383.76 and 711.22 is: 1,067.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,588.79 : 2,383.76 = 711.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,588.79/2,383.76 = 711.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,588.79x = 2,383.76 × 711.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,588.79x = 1,695,377.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,695,377.79/1,588.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.09

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