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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,629.12, 2,443.65 and 396.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,629.12, 2,443.65 and 396.54 is: 594.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,629.12 : 2,443.65 = 396.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,629.12/2,443.65 = 396.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,629.12x = 2,443.65 × 396.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,629.12x = 969,002.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,002.99/1,629.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.80

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