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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,619.69, 2,430.15 and 970.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,619.69, 2,430.15 and 970.88 is: 1,456.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,619.69 : 2,430.15 = 970.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,619.69/2,430.15 = 970.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,619.69x = 2,430.15 × 970.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,619.69x = 2,359,379.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,359,379.18/1,619.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,456.69

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