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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,620.99, 2,430.95 and 525.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,620.99, 2,430.95 and 525.06 is: 787.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,620.99 : 2,430.95 = 525.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,620.99/2,430.95 = 525.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,620.99x = 2,430.95 × 525.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,620.99x = 1,276,391.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,276,391.98/1,620.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.42

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