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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,625.07, 2,437.82 and 529.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,625.07, 2,437.82 and 529.07 is: 793.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,625.07 : 2,437.82 = 529.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,625.07/2,437.82 = 529.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,625.07x = 2,437.82 × 529.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,625.07x = 1,289,762.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,289,762.59/1,625.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.67

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