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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,610.44, 2,415.86 and 570.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,610.44, 2,415.86 and 570.24 is: 855.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,610.44 : 2,415.86 = 570.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,610.44/2,415.86 = 570.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,610.44x = 2,415.86 × 570.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,610.44x = 1,377,620.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,377,620.01/1,610.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.43

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