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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,610.41, 2,415.63 and 440.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,610.41, 2,415.63 and 440.39 is: 660.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,610.41 : 2,415.63 = 440.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,610.41/2,415.63 = 440.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,610.41x = 2,415.63 × 440.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,610.41x = 1,063,819.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,063,819.92/1,610.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.59

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