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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,621.09, 2,431.11 and 525.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,621.09, 2,431.11 and 525.22 is: 787.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,621.09 : 2,431.11 = 525.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,621.09/2,431.11 = 525.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,621.09x = 2,431.11 × 525.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,621.09x = 1,276,867.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,276,867.59/1,621.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.66

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