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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,611, 2,416.50 and 395

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,611, 2,416.50 and 395 is: 592.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,611 : 2,416.50 = 395 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,611/2,416.50 = 395/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,611x = 2,416.50 × 395
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,611x = 954,517.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,517.50/1,611
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.50

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