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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,626.71, 2,439.45 and 515.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,626.71, 2,439.45 and 515.99 is: 773.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,626.71 : 2,439.45 = 515.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,626.71/2,439.45 = 515.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,626.71x = 2,439.45 × 515.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,626.71x = 1,258,737.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,258,737.90/1,626.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.80

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