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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,615.79, 2,424.76 and 589.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,615.79, 2,424.76 and 589.79 is: 885.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,615.79 : 2,424.76 = 589.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,615.79/2,424.76 = 589.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,615.79x = 2,424.76 × 589.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,615.79x = 1,430,099.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,430,099.20/1,615.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.08

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