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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,626.10, 2,439.14 and 393.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,626.10, 2,439.14 and 393.50 is: 590.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,626.10 : 2,439.14 = 393.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,626.10/2,439.14 = 393.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,626.10x = 2,439.14 × 393.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,626.10x = 959,801.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,801.59/1,626.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.25

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