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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,610.74, 2,411.70 and 1,061.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,610.74, 2,411.70 and 1,061.20 is: 1,588.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,610.74 : 2,411.70 = 1,061.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,610.74/2,411.70 = 1,061.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,610.74x = 2,411.70 × 1,061.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,610.74x = 2,559,296.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,559,296.04/1,610.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,588.89

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