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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,623.54, 2,435.48 and 527.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,623.54, 2,435.48 and 527.65 is: 791.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,623.54 : 2,435.48 = 527.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,623.54/2,435.48 = 527.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,623.54x = 2,435.48 × 527.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,623.54x = 1,285,080.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,285,080.82/1,623.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.53

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