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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,630.44, 2,444.85 and 590.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,630.44, 2,444.85 and 590.40 is: 885.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,630.44 : 2,444.85 = 590.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,630.44/2,444.85 = 590.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,630.44x = 2,444.85 × 590.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,630.44x = 1,443,439.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,443,439.44/1,630.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.31

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