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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,584.75, 2,377.17 and 430.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,584.75, 2,377.17 and 430.50 is: 645.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,584.75 : 2,377.17 = 430.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,584.75/2,377.17 = 430.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,584.75x = 2,377.17 × 430.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,584.75x = 1,023,371.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,023,371.69/1,584.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.76

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