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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,621.54, 2,432.22 and 525.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,621.54, 2,432.22 and 525.88 is: 788.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,621.54 : 2,432.22 = 525.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,621.54/2,432.22 = 525.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,621.54x = 2,432.22 × 525.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,621.54x = 1,279,055.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,279,055.85/1,621.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.79

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