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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,626.64, 2,440.60 and 714

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,626.64, 2,440.60 and 714 is: 1,071.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,626.64 : 2,440.60 = 714 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,626.64/2,440.60 = 714/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,626.64x = 2,440.60 × 714
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,626.64x = 1,742,588.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,742,588.40/1,626.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,071.28

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