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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,629.48, 2,442.30 and 588.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,629.48, 2,442.30 and 588.60 is: 882.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,629.48 : 2,442.30 = 588.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,629.48/2,442.30 = 588.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,629.48x = 2,442.30 × 588.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,629.48x = 1,437,537.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,437,537.78/1,629.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.21

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