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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,610.21, 2,415.68 and 686.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,610.21, 2,415.68 and 686.56 is: 1,030.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,610.21 : 2,415.68 = 686.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,610.21/2,415.68 = 686.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,610.21x = 2,415.68 × 686.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,610.21x = 1,658,509.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,658,509.26/1,610.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030.00

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