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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,614.75, 2,422.17 and 519.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,614.75, 2,422.17 and 519.23 is: 778.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,614.75 : 2,422.17 = 519.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,614.75/2,422.17 = 519.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,614.75x = 2,422.17 × 519.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,614.75x = 1,257,651.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,257,651.22/1,614.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.85

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