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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,610.82, 2,414.90 and 830.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,610.82, 2,414.90 and 830.93 is: 1,245.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,610.82 : 2,414.90 = 830.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,610.82/2,414.90 = 830.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,610.82x = 2,414.90 × 830.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,610.82x = 2,006,602.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,006,602.86/1,610.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.70

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