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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,584.64, 2,376.90 and 430.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,584.64, 2,376.90 and 430.42 is: 645.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,584.64 : 2,376.90 = 430.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,584.64/2,376.90 = 430.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,584.64x = 2,376.90 × 430.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,584.64x = 1,023,065.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,023,065.30/1,584.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.61

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