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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,625.63, 2,438.44 and 530.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,625.63, 2,438.44 and 530.08 is: 795.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,625.63 : 2,438.44 = 530.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,625.63/2,438.44 = 530.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,625.63x = 2,438.44 × 530.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,625.63x = 1,292,560.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,292,560.85/1,625.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.12

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