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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,586.99, 2,380.48 and 491.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,586.99, 2,380.48 and 491.33 is: 736.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,586.99 : 2,380.48 = 491.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,586.99/2,380.48 = 491.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,586.99x = 2,380.48 × 491.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,586.99x = 1,169,601.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,169,601.24/1,586.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.99

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