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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,611.27, 2,416.90 and 515.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,611.27, 2,416.90 and 515.73 is: 773.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,611.27 : 2,416.90 = 515.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,611.27/2,416.90 = 515.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,611.27x = 2,416.90 × 515.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,611.27x = 1,246,467.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,246,467.84/1,611.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.59

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