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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,611.20, 2,416.08 and 993.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,611.20, 2,416.08 and 993.96 is: 1,490.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,611.20 : 2,416.08 = 993.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,611.20/2,416.08 = 993.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,611.20x = 2,416.08 × 993.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,611.20x = 2,401,486.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,401,486.88/1,611.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,490.50

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