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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,611.74, 2,415.33 and 686.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,611.74, 2,415.33 and 686.37 is: 1,028.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,611.74 : 2,415.33 = 686.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,611.74/2,415.33 = 686.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,611.74x = 2,415.33 × 686.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,611.74x = 1,657,796.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,657,796.26/1,611.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028.58

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