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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,586.58, 2,379.42 and 546.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,586.58, 2,379.42 and 546.45 is: 819.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,586.58 : 2,379.42 = 546.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,586.58/2,379.42 = 546.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,586.58x = 2,379.42 × 546.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,586.58x = 1,300,234.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,300,234.06/1,586.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.52

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