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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,610.50, 2,415.75 and 394.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,610.50, 2,415.75 and 394.50 is: 591.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,610.50 : 2,415.75 = 394.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,610.50/2,415.75 = 394.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,610.50x = 2,415.75 × 394.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,610.50x = 953,013.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953,013.38/1,610.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.75

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