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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,628.94, 2,441.67 and 533.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,628.94, 2,441.67 and 533.01 is: 798.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,628.94 : 2,441.67 = 533.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,628.94/2,441.67 = 533.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,628.94x = 2,441.67 × 533.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,628.94x = 1,301,434.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,301,434.53/1,628.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.95

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