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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,623.08, 2,434.12 and 527.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,623.08, 2,434.12 and 527.22 is: 790.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,623.08 : 2,434.12 = 527.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,623.08/2,434.12 = 527.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,623.08x = 2,434.12 × 527.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,623.08x = 1,283,315.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,283,315.43/1,623.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.67

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