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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,626.72, 2,439.84 and 586.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,626.72, 2,439.84 and 586.60 is: 879.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,626.72 : 2,439.84 = 586.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,626.72/2,439.84 = 586.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,626.72x = 2,439.84 × 586.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,626.72x = 1,431,210.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,431,210.14/1,626.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.81

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