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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,625.94, 2,438.39 and 530.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,625.94, 2,438.39 and 530.01 is: 794.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,625.94 : 2,438.39 = 530.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,625.94/2,438.39 = 530.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,625.94x = 2,438.39 × 530.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,625.94x = 1,292,372.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,292,372.41/1,625.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.85

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