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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,591.64, 2,387.40 and 437.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,591.64, 2,387.40 and 437.40 is: 656.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,591.64 : 2,387.40 = 437.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,591.64/2,387.40 = 437.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,591.64x = 2,387.40 × 437.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,591.64x = 1,044,248.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,044,248.76/1,591.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.08

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