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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,632.71, 2,449.08 and 593.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,632.71, 2,449.08 and 593.45 is: 890.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,632.71 : 2,449.08 = 593.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,632.71/2,449.08 = 593.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,632.71x = 2,449.08 × 593.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,632.71x = 1,453,406.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,453,406.53/1,632.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.18

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