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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,588.89, 2,381.98 and 663.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,588.89, 2,381.98 and 663.87 is: 995.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,588.89 : 2,381.98 = 663.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,588.89/2,381.98 = 663.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,588.89x = 2,381.98 × 663.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,588.89x = 1,581,325.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,581,325.06/1,588.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.24

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