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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,626.21, 2,439.76 and 530.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,626.21, 2,439.76 and 530.64 is: 796.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,626.21 : 2,439.76 = 530.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,626.21/2,439.76 = 530.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,626.21x = 2,439.76 × 530.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,626.21x = 1,294,634.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,294,634.25/1,626.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.11

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