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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,615.08, 2,423.07 and 691.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,615.08, 2,423.07 and 691.23 is: 1,037.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,615.08 : 2,423.07 = 691.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,615.08/2,423.07 = 691.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,615.08x = 2,423.07 × 691.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,615.08x = 1,674,898.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,674,898.68/1,615.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.04

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