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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,615.02, 2,422.17 and 504.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,615.02, 2,422.17 and 504.24 is: 756.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,615.02 : 2,422.17 = 504.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,615.02/2,422.17 = 504.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,615.02x = 2,422.17 × 504.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,615.02x = 1,221,355.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,221,355.00/1,615.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.25

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