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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,620.70, 2,431.28 and 799.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,620.70, 2,431.28 and 799.02 is: 1,198.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,620.70 : 2,431.28 = 799.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,620.70/2,431.28 = 799.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,620.70x = 2,431.28 × 799.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,620.70x = 1,942,641.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,942,641.35/1,620.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,198.64

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