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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,625.64, 2,438.78 and 529.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,625.64, 2,438.78 and 529.71 is: 794.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,625.64 : 2,438.78 = 529.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,625.64/2,438.78 = 529.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,625.64x = 2,438.78 × 529.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,625.64x = 1,291,834.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,291,834.36/1,625.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.66

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