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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,611.14, 2,416.73 and 456.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,611.14, 2,416.73 and 456.89 is: 685.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,611.14 : 2,416.73 = 456.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,611.14/2,416.73 = 456.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,611.14x = 2,416.73 × 456.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,611.14x = 1,104,165.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,104,165.40/1,611.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.33

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