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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,619.40, 2,429.70 and 645.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,619.40, 2,429.70 and 645.24 is: 968.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,619.40 : 2,429.70 = 645.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,619.40/2,429.70 = 645.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,619.40x = 2,429.70 × 645.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,619.40x = 1,567,739.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,567,739.63/1,619.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.10

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