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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,610.48, 2,415.02 and 830.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,610.48, 2,415.02 and 830.93 is: 1,246.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,610.48 : 2,415.02 = 830.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,610.48/2,415.02 = 830.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,610.48x = 2,415.02 × 830.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,610.48x = 2,006,696.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,006,696.34/1,610.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,246.02

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