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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,619.57, 2,429.72 and 524.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,619.57, 2,429.72 and 524.05 is: 786.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,619.57 : 2,429.72 = 524.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,619.57/2,429.72 = 524.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,619.57x = 2,429.72 × 524.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,619.57x = 1,273,289.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,273,289.11/1,619.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.19

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