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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,620.27, 2,430.31 and 524.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,620.27, 2,430.31 and 524.55 is: 786.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,620.27 : 2,430.31 = 524.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,620.27/2,430.31 = 524.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,620.27x = 2,430.31 × 524.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,620.27x = 1,274,819.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,274,819.11/1,620.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.79

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