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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,614.90, 2,422.53 and 588.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,614.90, 2,422.53 and 588.66 is: 883.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,614.90 : 2,422.53 = 588.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,614.90/2,422.53 = 588.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,614.90x = 2,422.53 × 588.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,614.90x = 1,426,046.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,426,046.51/1,614.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.06

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