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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,608.57, 2,413.53 and 684.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,608.57, 2,413.53 and 684.32 is: 1,026.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,608.57 : 2,413.53 = 684.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,608.57/2,413.53 = 684.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,608.57x = 2,413.53 × 684.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,608.57x = 1,651,614.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,651,614.78/1,608.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.76

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