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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,620.65, 2,430.45 and 524.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,620.65, 2,430.45 and 524.79 is: 787.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,620.65 : 2,430.45 = 524.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,620.65/2,430.45 = 524.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,620.65x = 2,430.45 × 524.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,620.65x = 1,275,463.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,275,463.70/1,620.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.01

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