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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,612.44, 2,419.02 and 996.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,612.44, 2,419.02 and 996.84 is: 1,495.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,612.44 : 2,419.02 = 996.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,612.44/2,419.02 = 996.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,612.44x = 2,419.02 × 996.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,612.44x = 2,411,375.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,411,375.90/1,612.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,495.48

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