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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,626.43, 2,438.96 and 701.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,626.43, 2,438.96 and 701.52 is: 1,051.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,626.43 : 2,438.96 = 701.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,626.43/2,438.96 = 701.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,626.43x = 2,438.96 × 701.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,626.43x = 1,710,979.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,710,979.22/1,626.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.98

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