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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,615.88, 2,423.31 and 520

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,615.88, 2,423.31 and 520 is: 779.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,615.88 : 2,423.31 = 520 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,615.88/2,423.31 = 520/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,615.88x = 2,423.31 × 520
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,615.88x = 1,260,121.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,260,121.20/1,615.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.84

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