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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,626.52, 2,439.84 and 472.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,626.52, 2,439.84 and 472.27 is: 708.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,626.52 : 2,439.84 = 472.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,626.52/2,439.84 = 472.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,626.52x = 2,439.84 × 472.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,626.52x = 1,152,253.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,152,253.01/1,626.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.42

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