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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,631.74, 2,448.36 and 592.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,631.74, 2,448.36 and 592.16 is: 888.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,631.74 : 2,448.36 = 592.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,631.74/2,448.36 = 592.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,631.74x = 2,448.36 × 592.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,631.74x = 1,449,820.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,449,820.86/1,631.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.51

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