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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,614.72, 2,420.60 and 588

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,614.72, 2,420.60 and 588 is: 881.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,614.72 : 2,420.60 = 588 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,614.72/2,420.60 = 588/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,614.72x = 2,420.60 × 588
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,614.72x = 1,423,312.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,423,312.80/1,614.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.46

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