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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,610.94, 2,415.42 and 570.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,610.94, 2,415.42 and 570.82 is: 855.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,610.94 : 2,415.42 = 570.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,610.94/2,415.42 = 570.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,610.94x = 2,415.42 × 570.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,610.94x = 1,378,770.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,378,770.04/1,610.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.88

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