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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,611.50, 2,419.20 and 1,064.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,611.50, 2,419.20 and 1,064.14 is: 1,597.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,611.50 : 2,419.20 = 1,064.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,611.50/2,419.20 = 1,064.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,611.50x = 2,419.20 × 1,064.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,611.50x = 2,574,361.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,574,361.44/1,611.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,597.50

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