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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,625.83, 2,438.96 and 529.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,625.83, 2,438.96 and 529.81 is: 794.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,625.83 : 2,438.96 = 529.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,625.83/2,438.96 = 529.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,625.83x = 2,438.96 × 529.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,625.83x = 1,292,176.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,292,176.65/1,625.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.78

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