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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,628.97, 2,443.59 and 533.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,628.97, 2,443.59 and 533.31 is: 800.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,628.97 : 2,443.59 = 533.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,628.97/2,443.59 = 533.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,628.97x = 2,443.59 × 533.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,628.97x = 1,303,190.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,303,190.98/1,628.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.01

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