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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,627.44, 2,441.97 and 532.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,627.44, 2,441.97 and 532.05 is: 798.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,627.44 : 2,441.97 = 532.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,627.44/2,441.97 = 532.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,627.44x = 2,441.97 × 532.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,627.44x = 1,299,250.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,299,250.14/1,627.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.34

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