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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,622.79, 2,434.15 and 527.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,622.79, 2,434.15 and 527.16 is: 790.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,622.79 : 2,434.15 = 527.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,622.79/2,434.15 = 527.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,622.79x = 2,434.15 × 527.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,622.79x = 1,283,174.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,283,174.34/1,622.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.72

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