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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,615.33, 2,421.51 and 574.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,615.33, 2,421.51 and 574.62 is: 861.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,615.33 : 2,421.51 = 574.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,615.33/2,421.51 = 574.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,615.33x = 2,421.51 × 574.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,615.33x = 1,391,448.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,391,448.08/1,615.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.40

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