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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,626.57, 2,438.12 and 530.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,626.57, 2,438.12 and 530.03 is: 794.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,626.57 : 2,438.12 = 530.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,626.57/2,438.12 = 530.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,626.57x = 2,438.12 × 530.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,626.57x = 1,292,261.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,292,261.90/1,626.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.47

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