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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,620.48, 2,430.78 and 525.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,620.48, 2,430.78 and 525.54 is: 788.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,620.48 : 2,430.78 = 525.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,620.48/2,430.78 = 525.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,620.48x = 2,430.78 × 525.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,620.48x = 1,277,472.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,277,472.12/1,620.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.33

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