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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,626.54, 2,440.16 and 530.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,626.54, 2,440.16 and 530.88 is: 796.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,626.54 : 2,440.16 = 530.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,626.54/2,440.16 = 530.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,626.54x = 2,440.16 × 530.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,626.54x = 1,295,429.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,295,429.49/1,626.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.43

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