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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,619.77, 2,429.90 and 645.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,619.77, 2,429.90 and 645.82 is: 968.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,619.77 : 2,429.90 = 645.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,619.77/2,429.90 = 645.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,619.77x = 2,429.90 × 645.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,619.77x = 1,569,278.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,569,278.02/1,619.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.83

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