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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,630.08, 2,444.24 and 589.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,630.08, 2,444.24 and 589.68 is: 884.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,630.08 : 2,444.24 = 589.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,630.08/2,444.24 = 589.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,630.08x = 2,444.24 × 589.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,630.08x = 1,441,319.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,441,319.44/1,630.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.20

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