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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,619.01, 2,430.33 and 645.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,619.01, 2,430.33 and 645.79 is: 969.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,619.01 : 2,430.33 = 645.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,619.01/2,430.33 = 645.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,619.01x = 2,430.33 × 645.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,619.01x = 1,569,482.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,569,482.81/1,619.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.41

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