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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,626.74, 2,439.52 and 530.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,626.74, 2,439.52 and 530.90 is: 796.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,626.74 : 2,439.52 = 530.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,626.74/2,439.52 = 530.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,626.74x = 2,439.52 × 530.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,626.74x = 1,295,141.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,295,141.17/1,626.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.16

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