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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,609.61, 2,415.56 and 685.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,609.61, 2,415.56 and 685.41 is: 1,028.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,609.61 : 2,415.56 = 685.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,609.61/2,415.56 = 685.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,609.61x = 2,415.56 × 685.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,609.61x = 1,655,645.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,655,645.55/1,609.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028.60

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