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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,619.70, 2,238.74 and 1,180.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,619.70, 2,238.74 and 1,180.68 is: 1,631.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,619.70 : 2,238.74 = 1,180.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,619.70/2,238.74 = 1,180.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,619.70x = 2,238.74 × 1,180.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,619.70x = 2,643,235.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,643,235.54/1,619.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,631.93

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