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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,611, 2,416.80 and 515.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,611, 2,416.80 and 515.52 is: 773.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,611 : 2,416.80 = 515.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,611/2,416.80 = 515.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,611x = 2,416.80 × 515.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,611x = 1,245,908.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,245,908.74/1,611
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.38

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