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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,620.40, 2,430.06 and 524.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,620.40, 2,430.06 and 524.52 is: 786.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,620.40 : 2,430.06 = 524.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,620.40/2,430.06 = 524.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,620.40x = 2,430.06 × 524.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,620.40x = 1,274,615.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,274,615.07/1,620.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.61

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