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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,624.46, 2,436.70 and 528.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,624.46, 2,436.70 and 528.80 is: 793.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,624.46 : 2,436.70 = 528.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,624.46/2,436.70 = 528.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,624.46x = 2,436.70 × 528.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,624.46x = 1,288,526.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,288,526.96/1,624.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.20

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