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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,628.48, 2,442.72 and 475.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,628.48, 2,442.72 and 475.04 is: 712.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,628.48 : 2,442.72 = 475.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,628.48/2,442.72 = 475.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,628.48x = 2,442.72 × 475.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,628.48x = 1,160,389.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,160,389.71/1,628.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.56

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