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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,625.29, 2,437.12 and 529.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,625.29, 2,437.12 and 529.51 is: 794.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,625.29 : 2,437.12 = 529.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,625.29/2,437.12 = 529.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,625.29x = 2,437.12 × 529.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,625.29x = 1,290,479.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,290,479.41/1,625.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.00

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