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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,621.58, 2,432.72 and 526.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,621.58, 2,432.72 and 526.05 is: 789.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,621.58 : 2,432.72 = 526.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,621.58/2,432.72 = 526.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,621.58x = 2,432.72 × 526.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,621.58x = 1,279,732.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,279,732.36/1,621.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.19

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