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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,612.53, 2,419.05 and 688.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,612.53, 2,419.05 and 688.10 is: 1,032.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,612.53 : 2,419.05 = 688.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,612.53/2,419.05 = 688.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,612.53x = 2,419.05 × 688.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,612.53x = 1,664,548.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,664,548.31/1,612.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.26

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