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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,615.48, 2,422.62 and 691.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,615.48, 2,422.62 and 691.48 is: 1,036.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,615.48 : 2,422.62 = 691.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,615.48/2,422.62 = 691.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,615.48x = 2,422.62 × 691.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,615.48x = 1,675,193.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,675,193.28/1,615.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.96

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