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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,615.79, 2,423.70 and 520.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,615.79, 2,423.70 and 520.16 is: 780.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,615.79 : 2,423.70 = 520.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,615.79/2,423.70 = 520.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,615.79x = 2,423.70 × 520.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,615.79x = 1,260,711.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,260,711.79/1,615.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.24

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