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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,622.68, 2,433.78 and 526.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,622.68, 2,433.78 and 526.92 is: 790.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,622.68 : 2,433.78 = 526.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,622.68/2,433.78 = 526.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,622.68x = 2,433.78 × 526.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,622.68x = 1,282,407.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,282,407.36/1,622.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.30

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