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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,586.95, 2,380.17 and 432.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,586.95, 2,380.17 and 432.43 is: 648.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,586.95 : 2,380.17 = 432.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,586.95/2,380.17 = 432.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,586.95x = 2,380.17 × 432.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,586.95x = 1,029,256.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,029,256.91/1,586.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.58

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