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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,610.67, 2,416.38 and 514.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,610.67, 2,416.38 and 514.95 is: 772.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,610.67 : 2,416.38 = 514.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,610.67/2,416.38 = 514.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,610.67x = 2,416.38 × 514.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,610.67x = 1,244,314.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,244,314.88/1,610.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.54

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