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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,628.91, 2,442.96 and 533.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,628.91, 2,442.96 and 533.93 is: 800.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,628.91 : 2,442.96 = 533.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,628.91/2,442.96 = 533.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,628.91x = 2,442.96 × 533.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,628.91x = 1,304,357.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,304,357.42/1,628.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.75

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