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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,626.55, 2,439.82 and 530.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,626.55, 2,439.82 and 530.92 is: 796.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,626.55 : 2,439.82 = 530.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,626.55/2,439.82 = 530.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,626.55x = 2,439.82 × 530.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,626.55x = 1,295,334.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,295,334.38/1,626.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.37

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