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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,623.42, 2,434.17 and 527.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,623.42, 2,434.17 and 527.22 is: 790.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,623.42 : 2,434.17 = 527.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,623.42/2,434.17 = 527.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,623.42x = 2,434.17 × 527.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,623.42x = 1,283,343.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,283,343.11/1,623.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.52

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