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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,628.99, 2,443.85 and 518.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,628.99, 2,443.85 and 518.75 is: 778.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,628.99 : 2,443.85 = 518.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,628.99/2,443.85 = 518.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,628.99x = 2,443.85 × 518.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,628.99x = 1,267,754.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,267,754.59/1,628.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.24

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