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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,622.96, 2,434.68 and 526.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,622.96, 2,434.68 and 526.96 is: 790.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,622.96 : 2,434.68 = 526.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,622.96/2,434.68 = 526.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,622.96x = 2,434.68 × 526.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,622.96x = 1,282,978.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,282,978.97/1,622.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.52

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