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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,622.46, 2,433.75 and 526.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,622.46, 2,433.75 and 526.83 is: 790.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,622.46 : 2,433.75 = 526.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,622.46/2,433.75 = 526.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,622.46x = 2,433.75 × 526.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,622.46x = 1,282,172.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,282,172.51/1,622.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.26

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