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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,615.64, 2,423.82 and 520.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,615.64, 2,423.82 and 520.04 is: 780.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,615.64 : 2,423.82 = 520.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,615.64/2,423.82 = 520.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,615.64x = 2,423.82 × 520.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,615.64x = 1,260,483.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,260,483.35/1,615.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.18

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