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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,611.91, 2,417.76 and 686.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,611.91, 2,417.76 and 686.89 is: 1,030.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,611.91 : 2,417.76 = 686.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,611.91/2,417.76 = 686.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,611.91x = 2,417.76 × 686.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,611.91x = 1,660,729.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,660,729.12/1,611.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030.29

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