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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,615.89, 2,423.83 and 520.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,615.89, 2,423.83 and 520.27 is: 780.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,615.89 : 2,423.83 = 520.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,615.89/2,423.83 = 520.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,615.89x = 2,423.83 × 520.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,615.89x = 1,261,044.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,261,044.73/1,615.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.41

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