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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,615.32, 2,422.52 and 445.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,615.32, 2,422.52 and 445.04 is: 667.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,615.32 : 2,422.52 = 445.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,615.32/2,422.52 = 445.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,615.32x = 2,422.52 × 445.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,615.32x = 1,078,118.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,078,118.30/1,615.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.44

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