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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,619.24, 2,428.88 and 465

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,619.24, 2,428.88 and 465 is: 697.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,619.24 : 2,428.88 = 465 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,619.24/2,428.88 = 465/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,619.24x = 2,428.88 × 465
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,619.24x = 1,129,429.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,129,429.20/1,619.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.51

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