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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,630.23, 2,445.95 and 590.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,630.23, 2,445.95 and 590.19 is: 885.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,630.23 : 2,445.95 = 590.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,630.23/2,445.95 = 590.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,630.23x = 2,445.95 × 590.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,630.23x = 1,443,575.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,443,575.23/1,630.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.50

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