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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,611.76, 2,417.00 and 687.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,611.76, 2,417.00 and 687.73 is: 1,031.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,611.76 : 2,417.00 = 687.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,611.76/2,417.00 = 687.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,611.76x = 2,417.00 × 687.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,611.76x = 1,662,239.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,662,239.97/1,611.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.32

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