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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,628.07, 2,442.08 and 395.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,628.07, 2,442.08 and 395.49 is: 593.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,628.07 : 2,442.08 = 395.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,628.07/2,442.08 = 395.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,628.07x = 2,442.08 × 395.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,628.07x = 965,816.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,816.98/1,628.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.23

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