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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,609.13, 2,413.94 and 684.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,609.13, 2,413.94 and 684.69 is: 1,027.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,609.13 : 2,413.94 = 684.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,609.13/2,413.94 = 684.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,609.13x = 2,413.94 × 684.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,609.13x = 1,652,800.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,652,800.58/1,609.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.14

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