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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,610.75, 2,416.50 and 584.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,610.75, 2,416.50 and 584.75 is: 877.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,610.75 : 2,416.50 = 584.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,610.75/2,416.50 = 584.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,610.75x = 2,416.50 × 584.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,610.75x = 1,413,048.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,413,048.38/1,610.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.26

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