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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,625.33, 2,438.23 and 529.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,625.33, 2,438.23 and 529.42 is: 794.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,625.33 : 2,438.23 = 529.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,625.33/2,438.23 = 529.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,625.33x = 2,438.23 × 529.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,625.33x = 1,290,840.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,290,840.31/1,625.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.20

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