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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,626.58, 2,440.12 and 530.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,626.58, 2,440.12 and 530.69 is: 796.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,626.58 : 2,440.12 = 530.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,626.58/2,440.12 = 530.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,626.58x = 2,440.12 × 530.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,626.58x = 1,294,947.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,294,947.28/1,626.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.12

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