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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,619.43, 2,430.54 and 646.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,619.43, 2,430.54 and 646.23 is: 969.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,619.43 : 2,430.54 = 646.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,619.43/2,430.54 = 646.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,619.43x = 2,430.54 × 646.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,619.43x = 1,570,687.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,570,687.86/1,619.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.90

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