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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,627.85, 2,441.90 and 532.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,627.85, 2,441.90 and 532.19 is: 798.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,627.85 : 2,441.90 = 532.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,627.85/2,441.90 = 532.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,627.85x = 2,441.90 × 532.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,627.85x = 1,299,543.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,299,543.88/1,627.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.32

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