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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,624.96, 2,437.68 and 528.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,624.96, 2,437.68 and 528.96 is: 793.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,624.96 : 2,437.68 = 528.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,624.96/2,437.68 = 528.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,624.96x = 2,437.68 × 528.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,624.96x = 1,289,435.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,289,435.21/1,624.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.52

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