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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,622.62, 2,434.20 and 527.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,622.62, 2,434.20 and 527.03 is: 790.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,622.62 : 2,434.20 = 527.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,622.62/2,434.20 = 527.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,622.62x = 2,434.20 × 527.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,622.62x = 1,282,896.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,282,896.43/1,622.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.63

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