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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,611.46, 2,418.10 and 686.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,611.46, 2,418.10 and 686.92 is: 1,030.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,611.46 : 2,418.10 = 686.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,611.46/2,418.10 = 686.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,611.46x = 2,418.10 × 686.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,611.46x = 1,661,041.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,661,041.25/1,611.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030.77

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