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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,622.84, 2,433.96 and 526.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,622.84, 2,433.96 and 526.88 is: 790.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,622.84 : 2,433.96 = 526.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,622.84/2,433.96 = 526.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,622.84x = 2,433.96 × 526.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,622.84x = 1,282,404.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,282,404.84/1,622.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.22

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