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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,614.26, 2,421.63 and 689.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,614.26, 2,421.63 and 689.81 is: 1,034.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,614.26 : 2,421.63 = 689.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,614.26/2,421.63 = 689.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,614.26x = 2,421.63 × 689.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,614.26x = 1,670,470.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,670,470.64/1,614.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,034.82

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