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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,585.28, 2,378.04 and 431

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,585.28, 2,378.04 and 431 is: 646.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,585.28 : 2,378.04 = 431 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,585.28/2,378.04 = 431/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,585.28x = 2,378.04 × 431
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,585.28x = 1,024,935.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,024,935.24/1,585.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.53

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