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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,610.88, 2,417.54 and 1,062.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,610.88, 2,417.54 and 1,062.88 is: 1,595.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,610.88 : 2,417.54 = 1,062.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,610.88/2,417.54 = 1,062.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,610.88x = 2,417.54 × 1,062.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,610.88x = 2,569,554.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,569,554.92/1,610.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,595.12

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