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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,612.81, 2,417.67 and 687.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,612.81, 2,417.67 and 687.09 is: 1,029.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,612.81 : 2,417.67 = 687.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,612.81/2,417.67 = 687.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,612.81x = 2,417.67 × 687.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,612.81x = 1,661,152.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,661,152.35/1,612.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,029.98

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