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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,611.87, 2,418.12 and 572.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,611.87, 2,418.12 and 572.49 is: 858.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,611.87 : 2,418.12 = 572.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,611.87/2,418.12 = 572.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,611.87x = 2,418.12 × 572.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,611.87x = 1,384,349.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,384,349.52/1,611.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.85

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