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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,584.64, 2,377.04 and 430.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,584.64, 2,377.04 and 430.36 is: 645.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,584.64 : 2,377.04 = 430.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,584.64/2,377.04 = 430.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,584.64x = 2,377.04 × 430.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,584.64x = 1,022,982.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,022,982.93/1,584.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.56

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