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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,619.84, 2,430.12 and 465.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,619.84, 2,430.12 and 465.56 is: 698.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,619.84 : 2,430.12 = 465.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,619.84/2,430.12 = 465.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,619.84x = 2,430.12 × 465.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,619.84x = 1,131,366.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,131,366.67/1,619.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.44

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