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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,615.28, 2,422.54 and 519.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,615.28, 2,422.54 and 519.65 is: 779.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,615.28 : 2,422.54 = 519.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,615.28/2,422.54 = 519.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,615.28x = 2,422.54 × 519.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,615.28x = 1,258,872.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,258,872.91/1,615.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.35

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