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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,610.43, 2,415.24 and 514.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,610.43, 2,415.24 and 514.23 is: 771.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,610.43 : 2,415.24 = 514.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,610.43/2,415.24 = 514.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,610.43x = 2,415.24 × 514.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,610.43x = 1,241,988.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,241,988.87/1,610.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.22

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