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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,591.63, 2,387.61 and 437.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,591.63, 2,387.61 and 437.38 is: 656.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,591.63 : 2,387.61 = 437.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,591.63/2,387.61 = 437.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,591.63x = 2,387.61 × 437.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,591.63x = 1,044,292.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,044,292.86/1,591.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.12

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