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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,610.08, 2,413.68 and 838.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,610.08, 2,413.68 and 838.24 is: 1,256.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,610.08 : 2,413.68 = 838.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,610.08/2,413.68 = 838.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,610.08x = 2,413.68 × 838.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,610.08x = 2,023,243.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,023,243.12/1,610.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,256.61

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