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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,619.68, 2,429.67 and 645.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,619.68, 2,429.67 and 645.55 is: 968.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,619.68 : 2,429.67 = 645.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,619.68/2,429.67 = 645.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,619.68x = 2,429.67 × 645.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,619.68x = 1,568,461.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,568,461.32/1,619.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.38

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