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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,615.07, 2,422.31 and 519.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,615.07, 2,422.31 and 519.21 is: 778.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,615.07 : 2,422.31 = 519.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,615.07/2,422.31 = 519.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,615.07x = 2,422.31 × 519.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,615.07x = 1,257,684.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,257,684.98/1,615.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.72

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