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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,625.23, 2,438.08 and 529.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,625.23, 2,438.08 and 529.32 is: 794.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,625.23 : 2,438.08 = 529.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,625.23/2,438.08 = 529.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,625.23x = 2,438.08 × 529.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,625.23x = 1,290,535.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,290,535.30/1,625.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.06

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