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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,630.71, 2,444.54 and 590.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,630.71, 2,444.54 and 590.06 is: 884.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,630.71 : 2,444.54 = 590.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,630.71/2,444.54 = 590.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,630.71x = 2,444.54 × 590.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,630.71x = 1,442,425.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,442,425.27/1,630.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.54

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