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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,610.44, 2,415.96 and 514.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,610.44, 2,415.96 and 514.70 is: 772.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,610.44 : 2,415.96 = 514.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,610.44/2,415.96 = 514.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,610.44x = 2,415.96 × 514.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,610.44x = 1,243,494.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,243,494.61/1,610.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.15

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