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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,619.68, 2,429.20 and 465.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,619.68, 2,429.20 and 465.28 is: 697.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,619.68 : 2,429.20 = 465.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,619.68/2,429.20 = 465.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,619.68x = 2,429.20 × 465.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,619.68x = 1,130,258.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,130,258.18/1,619.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.83

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