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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,615.69, 2,423.55 and 520.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,615.69, 2,423.55 and 520.05 is: 780.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,615.69 : 2,423.55 = 520.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,615.69/2,423.55 = 520.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,615.69x = 2,423.55 × 520.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,615.69x = 1,260,367.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,260,367.18/1,615.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.08

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