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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,615.44, 2,422.74 and 519.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,615.44, 2,422.74 and 519.93 is: 779.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,615.44 : 2,422.74 = 519.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,615.44/2,422.74 = 519.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,615.44x = 2,422.74 × 519.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,615.44x = 1,259,655.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,259,655.21/1,615.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.76

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