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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,621.38, 2,431.56 and 525.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,621.38, 2,431.56 and 525.50 is: 788.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,621.38 : 2,431.56 = 525.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,621.38/2,431.56 = 525.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,621.38x = 2,431.56 × 525.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,621.38x = 1,277,784.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,277,784.78/1,621.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.08

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