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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,611.84, 2,417.72 and 516.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,611.84, 2,417.72 and 516.28 is: 774.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,611.84 : 2,417.72 = 516.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,611.84/2,417.72 = 516.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,611.84x = 2,417.72 × 516.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,611.84x = 1,248,220.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,248,220.48/1,611.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.41

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