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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,619.55, 2,429.10 and 524.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,619.55, 2,429.10 and 524.07 is: 786.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,619.55 : 2,429.10 = 524.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,619.55/2,429.10 = 524.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,619.55x = 2,429.10 × 524.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,619.55x = 1,273,018.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,273,018.44/1,619.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.03

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