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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,631.67, 2,447.25 and 591.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,631.67, 2,447.25 and 591.63 is: 887.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,631.67 : 2,447.25 = 591.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,631.67/2,447.25 = 591.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,631.67x = 2,447.25 × 591.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,631.67x = 1,447,866.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,447,866.52/1,631.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.35

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