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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,630.96, 2,445.80 and 590.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,630.96, 2,445.80 and 590.76 is: 885.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,630.96 : 2,445.80 = 590.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,630.96/2,445.80 = 590.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,630.96x = 2,445.80 × 590.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,630.96x = 1,444,880.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,444,880.81/1,630.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.91

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