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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,610.96, 2,416.79 and 515.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,610.96, 2,416.79 and 515.41 is: 773.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,610.96 : 2,416.79 = 515.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,610.96/2,416.79 = 515.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,610.96x = 2,416.79 × 515.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,610.96x = 1,245,643.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,245,643.68/1,610.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.23

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