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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,620.32, 2,430.46 and 524.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,620.32, 2,430.46 and 524.66 is: 786.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,620.32 : 2,430.46 = 524.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,620.32/2,430.46 = 524.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,620.32x = 2,430.46 × 524.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,620.32x = 1,275,165.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,275,165.14/1,620.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.98

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