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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,620.17, 2,430.05 and 524.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,620.17, 2,430.05 and 524.42 is: 786.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,620.17 : 2,430.05 = 524.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,620.17/2,430.05 = 524.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,620.17x = 2,430.05 × 524.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,620.17x = 1,274,352.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,274,352.05/1,620.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.56

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