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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,588.88, 2,383.43 and 493.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,588.88, 2,383.43 and 493.10 is: 739.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,588.88 : 2,383.43 = 493.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,588.88/2,383.43 = 493.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,588.88x = 2,383.43 × 493.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,588.88x = 1,175,254.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,175,254.95/1,588.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.68

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