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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,625.84, 2,439.02 and 530.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,625.84, 2,439.02 and 530.12 is: 795.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,625.84 : 2,439.02 = 530.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,625.84/2,439.02 = 530.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,625.84x = 2,439.02 × 530.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,625.84x = 1,292,973.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,292,973.28/1,625.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.26

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