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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,623.55, 2,433.78 and 527.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,623.55, 2,433.78 and 527.15 is: 790.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,623.55 : 2,433.78 = 527.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,623.55/2,433.78 = 527.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,623.55x = 2,433.78 × 527.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,623.55x = 1,282,962.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,282,962.36/1,623.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.22

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