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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,619.81, 2,429.51 and 449.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,619.81, 2,429.51 and 449.90 is: 674.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,619.81 : 2,429.51 = 449.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,619.81/2,429.51 = 449.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,619.81x = 2,429.51 × 449.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,619.81x = 1,093,022.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,093,022.15/1,619.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.79

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