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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,626.49, 2,439.70 and 393.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,626.49, 2,439.70 and 393.89 is: 590.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,626.49 : 2,439.70 = 393.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,626.49/2,439.70 = 393.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,626.49x = 2,439.70 × 393.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,626.49x = 960,973.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,973.43/1,626.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.83

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