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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,619.33, 2,429.36 and 645.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,619.33, 2,429.36 and 645.41 is: 968.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,619.33 : 2,429.36 = 645.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,619.33/2,429.36 = 645.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,619.33x = 2,429.36 × 645.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,619.33x = 1,567,933.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,567,933.24/1,619.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.26

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