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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,629.38, 2,442.56 and 589.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,629.38, 2,442.56 and 589.14 is: 883.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,629.38 : 2,442.56 = 589.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,629.38/2,442.56 = 589.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,629.38x = 2,442.56 × 589.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,629.38x = 1,439,006.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,439,006.85/1,629.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.16

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