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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,621.89, 2,432.97 and 526.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,621.89, 2,432.97 and 526.23 is: 789.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,621.89 : 2,432.97 = 526.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,621.89/2,432.97 = 526.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,621.89x = 2,432.97 × 526.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,621.89x = 1,280,301.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,280,301.80/1,621.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.39

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