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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,611.78, 2,417.80 and 687.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,611.78, 2,417.80 and 687.35 is: 1,031.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,611.78 : 2,417.80 = 687.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,611.78/2,417.80 = 687.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,611.78x = 2,417.80 × 687.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,611.78x = 1,661,869.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,661,869.99/1,611.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.08

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