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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,590.72, 2,384.64 and 564.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,590.72, 2,384.64 and 564.48 is: 846.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,590.72 : 2,384.64 = 564.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,590.72/2,384.64 = 564.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,590.72x = 2,384.64 × 564.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,590.72x = 1,346,081.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,346,081.59/1,590.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.21

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