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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,588.87, 2,382.72 and 548.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,588.87, 2,382.72 and 548.61 is: 822.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,588.87 : 2,382.72 = 548.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,588.87/2,382.72 = 548.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,588.87x = 2,382.72 × 548.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,588.87x = 1,307,184.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,307,184.02/1,588.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.71

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