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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,591.97, 2,388.02 and 437.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,591.97, 2,388.02 and 437.72 is: 656.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,591.97 : 2,388.02 = 437.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,591.97/2,388.02 = 437.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,591.97x = 2,388.02 × 437.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,591.97x = 1,045,291.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,045,291.18/1,591.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.60

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