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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,630.56, 2,444.36 and 590.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,630.56, 2,444.36 and 590.32 is: 884.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,630.56 : 2,444.36 = 590.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,630.56/2,444.36 = 590.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,630.56x = 2,444.36 × 590.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,630.56x = 1,442,954.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,442,954.60/1,630.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.94

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