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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,612.29, 2,418.68 and 687.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,612.29, 2,418.68 and 687.84 is: 1,031.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,612.29 : 2,418.68 = 687.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,612.29/2,418.68 = 687.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,612.29x = 2,418.68 × 687.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,612.29x = 1,663,661.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,663,661.41/1,612.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.86

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