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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,631.06, 2,445.81 and 590.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,631.06, 2,445.81 and 590.86 is: 886.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,631.06 : 2,445.81 = 590.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,631.06/2,445.81 = 590.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,631.06x = 2,445.81 × 590.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,631.06x = 1,445,131.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,445,131.30/1,631.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.01

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