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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,619.88, 2,430.64 and 754.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,619.88, 2,430.64 and 754.08 is: 1,131.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,619.88 : 2,430.64 = 754.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,619.88/2,430.64 = 754.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,619.88x = 2,430.64 × 754.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,619.88x = 1,832,897.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,832,897.01/1,619.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.50

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