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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,610.93, 2,416.41 and 584.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,610.93, 2,416.41 and 584.93 is: 877.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,610.93 : 2,416.41 = 584.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,610.93/2,416.41 = 584.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,610.93x = 2,416.41 × 584.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,610.93x = 1,413,430.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,413,430.70/1,610.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.40

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