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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,628.39, 2,442.33 and 588.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,628.39, 2,442.33 and 588.23 is: 882.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,628.39 : 2,442.33 = 588.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,628.39/2,442.33 = 588.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,628.39x = 2,442.33 × 588.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,628.39x = 1,436,651.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,436,651.78/1,628.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.25

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