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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,609.84, 2,414.72 and 514.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,609.84, 2,414.72 and 514.28 is: 771.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,609.84 : 2,414.72 = 514.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,609.84/2,414.72 = 514.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,609.84x = 2,414.72 × 514.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,609.84x = 1,241,842.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,241,842.20/1,609.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.41

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