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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,628.98, 2,443.47 and 533.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,628.98, 2,443.47 and 533.35 is: 800.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,628.98 : 2,443.47 = 533.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,628.98/2,443.47 = 533.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,628.98x = 2,443.47 × 533.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,628.98x = 1,303,224.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,303,224.72/1,628.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.03

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