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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,635.91, 2,454.05 and 524.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,635.91, 2,454.05 and 524.95 is: 787.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,635.91 : 2,454.05 = 524.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,635.91/2,454.05 = 524.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,635.91x = 2,454.05 × 524.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,635.91x = 1,288,245.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,288,245.77/1,635.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.48

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