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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,620.44, 2,430.97 and 524.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,620.44, 2,430.97 and 524.51 is: 786.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,620.44 : 2,430.97 = 524.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,620.44/2,430.97 = 524.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,620.44x = 2,430.97 × 524.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,620.44x = 1,275,068.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,275,068.07/1,620.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.87

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