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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,610.42, 2,414.44 and 514.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,610.42, 2,414.44 and 514.15 is: 770.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,610.42 : 2,414.44 = 514.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,610.42/2,414.44 = 514.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,610.42x = 2,414.44 × 514.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,610.42x = 1,241,378.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,241,378.93/1,610.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.84

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