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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,588.98, 2,383.56 and 534.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,588.98, 2,383.56 and 534.78 is: 802.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,588.98 : 2,383.56 = 534.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,588.98/2,383.56 = 534.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,588.98x = 2,383.56 × 534.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,588.98x = 1,274,673.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,274,673.51/1,588.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.19

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