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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,591.81, 2,387.89 and 437.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,591.81, 2,387.89 and 437.56 is: 656.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,591.81 : 2,387.89 = 437.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,591.81/2,387.89 = 437.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,591.81x = 2,387.89 × 437.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,591.81x = 1,044,845.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,044,845.15/1,591.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.39

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