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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,610.11, 2,415.87 and 685.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,610.11, 2,415.87 and 685.77 is: 1,028.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,610.11 : 2,415.87 = 685.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,610.11/2,415.87 = 685.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,610.11x = 2,415.87 × 685.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,610.11x = 1,656,719.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,656,719.09/1,610.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028.95

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