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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,661.04, 2,487.87 and 684.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,661.04, 2,487.87 and 684.18 is: 1,024.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,661.04 : 2,487.87 = 684.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,661.04/2,487.87 = 684.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,661.04x = 2,487.87 × 684.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,661.04x = 1,702,150.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,702,150.90/1,661.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.75

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