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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,628.79, 2,442.91 and 588.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,628.79, 2,442.91 and 588.59 is: 882.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,628.79 : 2,442.91 = 588.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,628.79/2,442.91 = 588.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,628.79x = 2,442.91 × 588.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,628.79x = 1,437,872.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,437,872.40/1,628.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.79

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