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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,626.23, 2,439.73 and 530.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,626.23, 2,439.73 and 530.60 is: 796.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,626.23 : 2,439.73 = 530.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,626.23/2,439.73 = 530.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,626.23x = 2,439.73 × 530.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,626.23x = 1,294,520.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,294,520.74/1,626.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.03

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