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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,623.11, 2,434.10 and 527.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,623.11, 2,434.10 and 527.27 is: 790.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,623.11 : 2,434.10 = 527.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,623.11/2,434.10 = 527.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,623.11x = 2,434.10 × 527.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,623.11x = 1,283,413.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,283,413.10/1,623.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.71

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