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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,621.29, 2,431.86 and 525.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,621.29, 2,431.86 and 525.63 is: 788.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,621.29 : 2,431.86 = 525.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,621.29/2,431.86 = 525.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,621.29x = 2,431.86 × 525.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,621.29x = 1,278,258.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,278,258.57/1,621.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.42

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