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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,610.83, 2,415.97 and 733.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,610.83, 2,415.97 and 733.06 is: 1,099.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,610.83 : 2,415.97 = 733.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,610.83/2,415.97 = 733.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,610.83x = 2,415.97 × 733.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,610.83x = 1,771,050.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,771,050.97/1,610.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.46

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