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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,590.25, 2,385.54 and 436

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,590.25, 2,385.54 and 436 is: 654.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,590.25 : 2,385.54 = 436 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,590.25/2,385.54 = 436/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,590.25x = 2,385.54 × 436
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,590.25x = 1,040,095.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,040,095.44/1,590.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.05

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