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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,619.64, 2,426.88 and 1,205.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,619.64, 2,426.88 and 1,205.40 is: 1,806.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,619.64 : 2,426.88 = 1,205.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,619.64/2,426.88 = 1,205.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,619.64x = 2,426.88 × 1,205.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,619.64x = 2,925,361.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,925,361.15/1,619.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,806.18

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