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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,628.38, 2,442.96 and 532.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,628.38, 2,442.96 and 532.72 is: 799.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,628.38 : 2,442.96 = 532.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,628.38/2,442.96 = 532.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,628.38x = 2,442.96 × 532.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,628.38x = 1,301,413.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,301,413.65/1,628.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.21

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