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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,619.33, 2,429.91 and 682.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,619.33, 2,429.91 and 682.17 is: 1,023.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,619.33 : 2,429.91 = 682.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,619.33/2,429.91 = 682.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,619.33x = 2,429.91 × 682.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,619.33x = 1,657,611.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,657,611.70/1,619.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.64

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