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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,627.79, 2,441.88 and 587.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,627.79, 2,441.88 and 587.66 is: 881.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,627.79 : 2,441.88 = 587.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,627.79/2,441.88 = 587.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,627.79x = 2,441.88 × 587.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,627.79x = 1,434,982.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,434,982.99/1,627.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.56

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