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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,629.17, 2,444.66 and 590.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,629.17, 2,444.66 and 590.04 is: 885.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,629.17 : 2,444.66 = 590.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,629.17/2,444.66 = 590.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,629.17x = 2,444.66 × 590.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,629.17x = 1,442,442.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,442,442.89/1,629.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.39

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