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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,623.10, 2,434.64 and 390.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,623.10, 2,434.64 and 390.51 is: 585.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,623.10 : 2,434.64 = 390.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,623.10/2,434.64 = 390.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,623.10x = 2,434.64 × 390.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,623.10x = 950,749.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,749.73/1,623.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.76

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