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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,610.47, 2,415.89 and 570.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,610.47, 2,415.89 and 570.25 is: 855.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,610.47 : 2,415.89 = 570.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,610.47/2,415.89 = 570.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,610.47x = 2,415.89 × 570.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,610.47x = 1,377,661.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,377,661.27/1,610.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.44

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