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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,626.70, 2,440.12 and 472.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,626.70, 2,440.12 and 472.45 is: 708.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,626.70 : 2,440.12 = 472.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,626.70/2,440.12 = 472.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,626.70x = 2,440.12 × 472.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,626.70x = 1,152,843.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,152,843.80/1,626.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.70

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