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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,623.54, 2,435.28 and 527.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,623.54, 2,435.28 and 527.91 is: 791.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,623.54 : 2,435.28 = 527.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,623.54/2,435.28 = 527.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,623.54x = 2,435.28 × 527.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,623.54x = 1,285,608.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,285,608.66/1,623.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.86

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