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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,626.66, 2,439.81 and 531.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,626.66, 2,439.81 and 531.03 is: 796.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,626.66 : 2,439.81 = 531.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,626.66/2,439.81 = 531.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,626.66x = 2,439.81 × 531.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,626.66x = 1,295,612.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,295,612.30/1,626.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.49

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