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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,619.69, 2,235.15 and 1,061.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,619.69, 2,235.15 and 1,061.07 is: 1,464.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,619.69 : 2,235.15 = 1,061.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,619.69/2,235.15 = 1,061.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,619.69x = 2,235.15 × 1,061.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,619.69x = 2,371,650.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,371,650.61/1,619.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,464.27

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