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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,612.54, 2,419.02 and 687.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,612.54, 2,419.02 and 687.94 is: 1,032.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,612.54 : 2,419.02 = 687.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,612.54/2,419.02 = 687.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,612.54x = 2,419.02 × 687.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,612.54x = 1,664,140.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,664,140.62/1,612.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.00

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