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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,614.46, 2,422.16 and 518.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,614.46, 2,422.16 and 518.80 is: 778.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,614.46 : 2,422.16 = 518.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,614.46/2,422.16 = 518.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,614.46x = 2,422.16 × 518.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,614.46x = 1,256,616.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,256,616.61/1,614.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.35

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