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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,619.97, 2,430.07 and 465.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,619.97, 2,430.07 and 465.81 is: 698.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,619.97 : 2,430.07 = 465.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,619.97/2,430.07 = 465.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,619.97x = 2,430.07 × 465.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,619.97x = 1,131,937.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,131,937.59/1,619.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.74

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