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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,625.95, 2,438.68 and 530.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,625.95, 2,438.68 and 530.31 is: 795.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,625.95 : 2,438.68 = 530.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,625.95/2,438.68 = 530.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,625.95x = 2,438.68 × 530.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,625.95x = 1,293,256.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,293,256.39/1,625.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.39

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