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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,615.24, 2,423.13 and 519.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,615.24, 2,423.13 and 519.94 is: 780.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,615.24 : 2,423.13 = 519.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,615.24/2,423.13 = 519.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,615.24x = 2,423.13 × 519.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,615.24x = 1,259,882.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,259,882.21/1,615.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.00

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