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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,625.82, 2,438.98 and 529.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,625.82, 2,438.98 and 529.92 is: 794.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,625.82 : 2,438.98 = 529.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,625.82/2,438.98 = 529.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,625.82x = 2,438.98 × 529.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,625.82x = 1,292,464.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,292,464.28/1,625.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.96

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