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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,628.55, 2,442.80 and 395.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,628.55, 2,442.80 and 395.91 is: 593.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,628.55 : 2,442.80 = 395.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,628.55/2,442.80 = 395.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,628.55x = 2,442.80 × 395.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,628.55x = 967,128.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,128.95/1,628.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.86

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