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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,628.86, 2,443.03 and 474.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,628.86, 2,443.03 and 474.34 is: 711.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,628.86 : 2,443.03 = 474.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,628.86/2,443.03 = 474.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,628.86x = 2,443.03 × 474.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,628.86x = 1,158,826.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,158,826.85/1,628.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.43

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