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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,611.08, 2,416.92 and 515.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,611.08, 2,416.92 and 515.54 is: 773.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,611.08 : 2,416.92 = 515.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,611.08/2,416.92 = 515.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,611.08x = 2,416.92 × 515.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,611.08x = 1,246,018.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,246,018.94/1,611.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.41

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