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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,629.65, 2,444.48 and 589.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,629.65, 2,444.48 and 589.65 is: 884.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,629.65 : 2,444.48 = 589.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,629.65/2,444.48 = 589.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,629.65x = 2,444.48 × 589.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,629.65x = 1,441,372.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,441,372.46/1,629.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.47

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