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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,622.39, 2,433.72 and 526.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,622.39, 2,433.72 and 526.73 is: 790.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,622.39 : 2,433.72 = 526.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,622.39/2,433.72 = 526.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,622.39x = 2,433.72 × 526.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,622.39x = 1,281,913.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,281,913.34/1,622.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.14

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