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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,591.28, 2,386.80 and 437

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,591.28, 2,386.80 and 437 is: 655.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,591.28 : 2,386.80 = 437 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,591.28/2,386.80 = 437/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,591.28x = 2,386.80 × 437
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,591.28x = 1,043,031.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,043,031.60/1,591.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.47

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