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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,610.55, 2,416.10 and 514.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,610.55, 2,416.10 and 514.83 is: 772.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,610.55 : 2,416.10 = 514.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,610.55/2,416.10 = 514.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,610.55x = 2,416.10 × 514.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,610.55x = 1,243,878.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,243,878.19/1,610.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.33

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