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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,626.99, 2,439.82 and 516.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,626.99, 2,439.82 and 516.02 is: 773.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,626.99 : 2,439.82 = 516.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,626.99/2,439.82 = 516.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,626.99x = 2,439.82 × 516.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,626.99x = 1,258,998.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,258,998.09/1,626.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.82

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