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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,624.45, 2,436.65 and 391.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,624.45, 2,436.65 and 391.85 is: 587.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,624.45 : 2,436.65 = 391.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,624.45/2,436.65 = 391.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,624.45x = 2,436.65 × 391.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,624.45x = 954,806.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,806.82/1,624.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.77

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