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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,627.81, 2,439.99 and 531.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,627.81, 2,439.99 and 531.88 is: 797.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,627.81 : 2,439.99 = 531.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,627.81/2,439.99 = 531.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,627.81x = 2,439.99 × 531.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,627.81x = 1,297,775.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,297,775.78/1,627.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.25

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