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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,609.52, 2,414.60 and 514.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,609.52, 2,414.60 and 514.16 is: 771.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,609.52 : 2,414.60 = 514.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,609.52/2,414.60 = 514.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,609.52x = 2,414.60 × 514.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,609.52x = 1,241,490.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,241,490.74/1,609.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.34

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