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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,585.91, 2,378.84 and 431.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,585.91, 2,378.84 and 431.66 is: 647.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,585.91 : 2,378.84 = 431.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,585.91/2,378.84 = 431.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,585.91x = 2,378.84 × 431.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,585.91x = 1,026,836.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,026,836.02/1,585.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.48

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