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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,641.80, 2,462.70 and 819.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,641.80, 2,462.70 and 819.25 is: 1,228.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,641.80 : 2,462.70 = 819.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,641.80/2,462.70 = 819.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,641.80x = 2,462.70 × 819.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,641.80x = 2,017,563.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,017,563.89/1,641.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,228.87

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