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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,627.79, 2,441.41 and 587.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,627.79, 2,441.41 and 587.59 is: 881.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,627.79 : 2,441.41 = 587.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,627.79/2,441.41 = 587.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,627.79x = 2,441.41 × 587.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,627.79x = 1,434,540.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,434,540.53/1,627.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.28

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