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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,620.26, 2,430.08 and 524.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,620.26, 2,430.08 and 524.36 is: 786.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,620.26 : 2,430.08 = 524.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,620.26/2,430.08 = 524.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,620.26x = 2,430.08 × 524.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,620.26x = 1,274,236.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,274,236.75/1,620.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.44

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