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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,623.96, 2,435.98 and 528.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,623.96, 2,435.98 and 528.34 is: 792.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,623.96 : 2,435.98 = 528.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,623.96/2,435.98 = 528.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,623.96x = 2,435.98 × 528.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,623.96x = 1,287,025.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,287,025.67/1,623.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.52

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