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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,588.98, 2,382.21 and 722.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,588.98, 2,382.21 and 722.28 is: 1,082.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,588.98 : 2,382.21 = 722.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,588.98/2,382.21 = 722.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,588.98x = 2,382.21 × 722.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,588.98x = 1,720,622.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,720,622.64/1,588.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082.85

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