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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,611.67, 2,417.66 and 515.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,611.67, 2,417.66 and 515.77 is: 773.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,611.67 : 2,417.66 = 515.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,611.67/2,417.66 = 515.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,611.67x = 2,417.66 × 515.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,611.67x = 1,246,956.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,246,956.50/1,611.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.70

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