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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,588.95, 2,383.82 and 493.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,588.95, 2,383.82 and 493.32 is: 740.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,588.95 : 2,383.82 = 493.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,588.95/2,383.82 = 493.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,588.95x = 2,383.82 × 493.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,588.95x = 1,175,986.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,175,986.08/1,588.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.10

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