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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,619.72, 2,235.84 and 1,030.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,619.72, 2,235.84 and 1,030.76 is: 1,422.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,619.72 : 2,235.84 = 1,030.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,619.72/2,235.84 = 1,030.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,619.72x = 2,235.84 × 1,030.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,619.72x = 2,304,614.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,304,614.44/1,619.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,422.85

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