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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,625.21, 2,437.64 and 529.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,625.21, 2,437.64 and 529.49 is: 794.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,625.21 : 2,437.64 = 529.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,625.21/2,437.64 = 529.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,625.21x = 2,437.64 × 529.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,625.21x = 1,290,700.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,290,700.70/1,625.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.17

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