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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,615, 2,422.32 and 520.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,615, 2,422.32 and 520.16 is: 780.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,615 : 2,422.32 = 520.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,615/2,422.32 = 520.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,615x = 2,422.32 × 520.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,615x = 1,259,993.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,259,993.97/1,615
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.18

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