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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,610.54, 2,416.26 and 831.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,610.54, 2,416.26 and 831.11 is: 1,246.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,610.54 : 2,416.26 = 831.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,610.54/2,416.26 = 831.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,610.54x = 2,416.26 × 831.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,610.54x = 2,008,165.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,008,165.77/1,610.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,246.89

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