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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,620.54, 2,431.11 and 524.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,620.54, 2,431.11 and 524.88 is: 787.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,620.54 : 2,431.11 = 524.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,620.54/2,431.11 = 524.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,620.54x = 2,431.11 × 524.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,620.54x = 1,276,041.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,276,041.02/1,620.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.42

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