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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,615.40, 2,424.12 and 690.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,615.40, 2,424.12 and 690.96 is: 1,036.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,615.40 : 2,424.12 = 690.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,615.40/2,424.12 = 690.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,615.40x = 2,424.12 × 690.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,615.40x = 1,674,969.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,674,969.96/1,615.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.88

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