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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,619.52, 2,429.01 and 465

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,619.52, 2,429.01 and 465 is: 697.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,619.52 : 2,429.01 = 465 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,619.52/2,429.01 = 465/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,619.52x = 2,429.01 × 465
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,619.52x = 1,129,489.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,129,489.65/1,619.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.42

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