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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,615.86, 2,423.34 and 461.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,615.86, 2,423.34 and 461.34 is: 691.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,615.86 : 2,423.34 = 461.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,615.86/2,423.34 = 461.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,615.86x = 2,423.34 × 461.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,615.86x = 1,117,983.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,117,983.68/1,615.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.88

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