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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,625.47, 2,437.34 and 529.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,625.47, 2,437.34 and 529.70 is: 794.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,625.47 : 2,437.34 = 529.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,625.47/2,437.34 = 529.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,625.47x = 2,437.34 × 529.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,625.47x = 1,291,056.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,291,056.35/1,625.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.27

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