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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,610.53, 2,415.92 and 686.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,610.53, 2,415.92 and 686.09 is: 1,029.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,610.53 : 2,415.92 = 686.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,610.53/2,415.92 = 686.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,610.53x = 2,415.92 × 686.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,610.53x = 1,657,537.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,657,537.15/1,610.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,029.19

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