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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,585.70, 2,378.68 and 431.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,585.70, 2,378.68 and 431.44 is: 647.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,585.70 : 2,378.68 = 431.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,585.70/2,378.68 = 431.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,585.70x = 2,378.68 × 431.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,585.70x = 1,026,257.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,026,257.70/1,585.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.20

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