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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,612.81, 2,420.30 and 688.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,612.81, 2,420.30 and 688.58 is: 1,033.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,612.81 : 2,420.30 = 688.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,612.81/2,420.30 = 688.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,612.81x = 2,420.30 × 688.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,612.81x = 1,666,578.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,666,578.61/1,612.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.34

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