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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,609.68, 2,410.80 and 1,061.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,609.68, 2,410.80 and 1,061.64 is: 1,590.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,609.68 : 2,410.80 = 1,061.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,609.68/2,410.80 = 1,061.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,609.68x = 2,410.80 × 1,061.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,609.68x = 2,559,401.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,559,401.71/1,609.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,590.01

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