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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,610.57, 2,415.24 and 685.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,610.57, 2,415.24 and 685.55 is: 1,028.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,610.57 : 2,415.24 = 685.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,610.57/2,415.24 = 685.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,610.57x = 2,415.24 × 685.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,610.57x = 1,655,755.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,655,755.71/1,610.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028.06

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