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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,623.94, 2,435.91 and 391.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,623.94, 2,435.91 and 391.35 is: 587.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,623.94 : 2,435.91 = 391.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,623.94/2,435.91 = 391.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,623.94x = 2,435.91 × 391.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,623.94x = 953,290.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953,290.65/1,623.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.02

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