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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,622.97, 2,434.49 and 527.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,622.97, 2,434.49 and 527.33 is: 791.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,622.97 : 2,434.49 = 527.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,622.97/2,434.49 = 527.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,622.97x = 2,434.49 × 527.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,622.97x = 1,283,779.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,283,779.61/1,622.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.01

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