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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,625.49, 2,438.20 and 392.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,625.49, 2,438.20 and 392.89 is: 589.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,625.49 : 2,438.20 = 392.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,625.49/2,438.20 = 392.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,625.49x = 2,438.20 × 392.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,625.49x = 957,932.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,932.21/1,625.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.32

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