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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,626.47, 2,438.84 and 530.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,626.47, 2,438.84 and 530.69 is: 795.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,626.47 : 2,438.84 = 530.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,626.47/2,438.84 = 530.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,626.47x = 2,438.84 × 530.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,626.47x = 1,294,268.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,294,268.00/1,626.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.75

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