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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,622.55, 2,433.86 and 527.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,622.55, 2,433.86 and 527.03 is: 790.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,622.55 : 2,433.86 = 527.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,622.55/2,433.86 = 527.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,622.55x = 2,433.86 × 527.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,622.55x = 1,282,702.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,282,702.43/1,622.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.55

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