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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,612, 2,416.96 and 686.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,612, 2,416.96 and 686.79 is: 1,029.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,612 : 2,416.96 = 686.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,612/2,416.96 = 686.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,612x = 2,416.96 × 686.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,612x = 1,659,943.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,659,943.96/1,612
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,029.74

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