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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,614.15, 2,421.54 and 518.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,614.15, 2,421.54 and 518.22 is: 777.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,614.15 : 2,421.54 = 518.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,614.15/2,421.54 = 518.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,614.15x = 2,421.54 × 518.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,614.15x = 1,254,890.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,254,890.46/1,614.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.43

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