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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,628.49, 2,442.78 and 588.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,628.49, 2,442.78 and 588.60 is: 882.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,628.49 : 2,442.78 = 588.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,628.49/2,442.78 = 588.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,628.49x = 2,442.78 × 588.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,628.49x = 1,437,820.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,437,820.31/1,628.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.92

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