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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,610.76, 2,416.61 and 674.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,610.76, 2,416.61 and 674.15 is: 1,011.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,610.76 : 2,416.61 = 674.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,610.76/2,416.61 = 674.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,610.76x = 2,416.61 × 674.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,610.76x = 1,629,157.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,629,157.63/1,610.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.42

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