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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,624.52, 2,436.76 and 470.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,624.52, 2,436.76 and 470.24 is: 705.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,624.52 : 2,436.76 = 470.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,624.52/2,436.76 = 470.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,624.52x = 2,436.76 × 470.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,624.52x = 1,145,862.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,145,862.02/1,624.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.35

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