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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,635.57, 2,451.84 and 595.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,635.57, 2,451.84 and 595.32 is: 892.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,635.57 : 2,451.84 = 595.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,635.57/2,451.84 = 595.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,635.57x = 2,451.84 × 595.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,635.57x = 1,459,629.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,459,629.39/1,635.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.43

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