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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,609.10, 2,413.96 and 684.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,609.10, 2,413.96 and 684.64 is: 1,027.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,609.10 : 2,413.96 = 684.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,609.10/2,413.96 = 684.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,609.10x = 2,413.96 × 684.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,609.10x = 1,652,693.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,652,693.57/1,609.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.09

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