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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,615.05, 2,419.71 and 675.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,615.05, 2,419.71 and 675.93 is: 1,012.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,615.05 : 2,419.71 = 675.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,615.05/2,419.71 = 675.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,615.05x = 2,419.71 × 675.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,615.05x = 1,635,554.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,635,554.58/1,615.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.69

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