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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,627.59, 2,440.86 and 531.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,627.59, 2,440.86 and 531.72 is: 797.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,627.59 : 2,440.86 = 531.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,627.59/2,440.86 = 531.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,627.59x = 2,440.86 × 531.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,627.59x = 1,297,854.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,297,854.08/1,627.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.41

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