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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,614.44, 2,421.12 and 518.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,614.44, 2,421.12 and 518.55 is: 777.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,614.44 : 2,421.12 = 518.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,614.44/2,421.12 = 518.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,614.44x = 2,421.12 × 518.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,614.44x = 1,255,464.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,255,464.64/1,614.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.65

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