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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,591.62, 2,387.44 and 437.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,591.62, 2,387.44 and 437.38 is: 656.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,591.62 : 2,387.44 = 437.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,591.62/2,387.44 = 437.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,591.62x = 2,387.44 × 437.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,591.62x = 1,044,218.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,044,218.51/1,591.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.07

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