Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,589.50, 2,384.39 and 435.25
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,589.50, 2,384.39 and 435.25 is: 652.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,589.50 : 2,384.39 = 435.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,589.50/2,384.39 = 435.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,589.50x = 2,384.39 × 435.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,589.50x = 1,037,805.75 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,037,805.75/1,589.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 652.91
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