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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,610.90, 2,416.85 and 687.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,610.90, 2,416.85 and 687.24 is: 1,031.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,610.90 : 2,416.85 = 687.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,610.90/2,416.85 = 687.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,610.90x = 2,416.85 × 687.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,610.90x = 1,660,952.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,660,952.56/1,610.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.07

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