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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,610.83, 2,416.59 and 515.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,610.83, 2,416.59 and 515.28 is: 773.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,610.83 : 2,416.59 = 515.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,610.83/2,416.59 = 515.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,610.83x = 2,416.59 × 515.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,610.83x = 1,245,220.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,245,220.50/1,610.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.03

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