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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,627.55, 2,441.30 and 394.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,627.55, 2,441.30 and 394.91 is: 592.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,627.55 : 2,441.30 = 394.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,627.55/2,441.30 = 394.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,627.55x = 2,441.30 × 394.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,627.55x = 964,099.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,099.33/1,627.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.36

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