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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,614.03, 2,421.27 and 518.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,614.03, 2,421.27 and 518.51 is: 777.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,614.03 : 2,421.27 = 518.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,614.03/2,421.27 = 518.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,614.03x = 2,421.27 × 518.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,614.03x = 1,255,452.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,255,452.71/1,614.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.84

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