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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,615.61, 2,423.72 and 576.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,615.61, 2,423.72 and 576.25 is: 864.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,615.61 : 2,423.72 = 576.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,615.61/2,423.72 = 576.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,615.61x = 2,423.72 × 576.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,615.61x = 1,396,664.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,396,664.03/1,615.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.48

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