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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,615.63, 2,423.64 and 519.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,615.63, 2,423.64 and 519.61 is: 779.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,615.63 : 2,423.64 = 519.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,615.63/2,423.64 = 519.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,615.63x = 2,423.64 × 519.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,615.63x = 1,259,347.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,259,347.58/1,615.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.48

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