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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,588.91, 2,383.07 and 664.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,588.91, 2,383.07 and 664.22 is: 996.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,588.91 : 2,383.07 = 664.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,588.91/2,383.07 = 664.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,588.91x = 2,383.07 × 664.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,588.91x = 1,582,871.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,582,871.99/1,588.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.20

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