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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,626.46, 2,440.26 and 804.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,626.46, 2,440.26 and 804.58 is: 1,207.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,626.46 : 2,440.26 = 804.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,626.46/2,440.26 = 804.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,626.46x = 2,440.26 × 804.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,626.46x = 1,963,384.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,963,384.39/1,626.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,207.15

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