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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,625.80, 2,438.69 and 530.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,625.80, 2,438.69 and 530.16 is: 795.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,625.80 : 2,438.69 = 530.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,625.80/2,438.69 = 530.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,625.80x = 2,438.69 × 530.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,625.80x = 1,292,903.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,292,903.31/1,625.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.24

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