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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,628.19, 2,442.44 and 588.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,628.19, 2,442.44 and 588.45 is: 882.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,628.19 : 2,442.44 = 588.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,628.19/2,442.44 = 588.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,628.19x = 2,442.44 × 588.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,628.19x = 1,437,253.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,437,253.82/1,628.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.73

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