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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,628.47, 2,441.84 and 532.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,628.47, 2,441.84 and 532.69 is: 798.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,628.47 : 2,441.84 = 532.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,628.47/2,441.84 = 532.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,628.47x = 2,441.84 × 532.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,628.47x = 1,300,743.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,300,743.75/1,628.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.75

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