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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,624.94, 2,437.38 and 392.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,624.94, 2,437.38 and 392.34 is: 588.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,624.94 : 2,437.38 = 392.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,624.94/2,437.38 = 392.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,624.94x = 2,437.38 × 392.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,624.94x = 956,281.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,281.67/1,624.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.50

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