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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,624.71, 2,436.54 and 528.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,624.71, 2,436.54 and 528.81 is: 793.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,624.71 : 2,436.54 = 528.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,624.71/2,436.54 = 528.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,624.71x = 2,436.54 × 528.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,624.71x = 1,288,466.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,288,466.72/1,624.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.04

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