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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,621.97, 2,432.99 and 526.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,621.97, 2,432.99 and 526.33 is: 789.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,621.97 : 2,432.99 = 526.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,621.97/2,432.99 = 526.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,621.97x = 2,432.99 × 526.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,621.97x = 1,280,555.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,280,555.63/1,621.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.51

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