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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,619.64, 2,429.88 and 695.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,619.64, 2,429.88 and 695.04 is: 1,042.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,619.64 : 2,429.88 = 695.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,619.64/2,429.88 = 695.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,619.64x = 2,429.88 × 695.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,619.64x = 1,688,863.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,688,863.80/1,619.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.74

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