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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,626.62, 2,439.27 and 701.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,626.62, 2,439.27 and 701.69 is: 1,052.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,626.62 : 2,439.27 = 701.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,626.62/2,439.27 = 701.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,626.62x = 2,439.27 × 701.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,626.62x = 1,711,599.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,711,599.17/1,626.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.25

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