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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,588.91, 2,382.91 and 492.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,588.91, 2,382.91 and 492.98 is: 739.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,588.91 : 2,382.91 = 492.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,588.91/2,382.91 = 492.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,588.91x = 2,382.91 × 492.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,588.91x = 1,174,713.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,174,713.82/1,588.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.32

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