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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,619.40, 2,233.31 and 1,059.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,619.40, 2,233.31 and 1,059.69 is: 1,461.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,619.40 : 2,233.31 = 1,059.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,619.40/2,233.31 = 1,059.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,619.40x = 2,233.31 × 1,059.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,619.40x = 2,366,610.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,366,610.98/1,619.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,461.41

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