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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,621.54, 2,432.67 and 525.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,621.54, 2,432.67 and 525.90 is: 788.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,621.54 : 2,432.67 = 525.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,621.54/2,432.67 = 525.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,621.54x = 2,432.67 × 525.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,621.54x = 1,279,341.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,279,341.15/1,621.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.97

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