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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,608.85, 2,413.40 and 684.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,608.85, 2,413.40 and 684.31 is: 1,026.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,608.85 : 2,413.40 = 684.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,608.85/2,413.40 = 684.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,608.85x = 2,413.40 × 684.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,608.85x = 1,651,513.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,651,513.75/1,608.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.52

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