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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,625.81, 2,438.78 and 529.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,625.81, 2,438.78 and 529.88 is: 794.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,625.81 : 2,438.78 = 529.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,625.81/2,438.78 = 529.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,625.81x = 2,438.78 × 529.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,625.81x = 1,292,245.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,292,245.90/1,625.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.83

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