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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,585.16, 2,377.74 and 430.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,585.16, 2,377.74 and 430.88 is: 646.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,585.16 : 2,377.74 = 430.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,585.16/2,377.74 = 430.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,585.16x = 2,377.74 × 430.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,585.16x = 1,024,520.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,024,520.61/1,585.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.32

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