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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,610.35, 2,416.61 and 570.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,610.35, 2,416.61 and 570.35 is: 855.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,610.35 : 2,416.61 = 570.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,610.35/2,416.61 = 570.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,610.35x = 2,416.61 × 570.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,610.35x = 1,378,304.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,378,304.18/1,610.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.90

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