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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,645.53, 2,468.31 and 919.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,645.53, 2,468.31 and 919.74 is: 1,379.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,645.53 : 2,468.31 = 919.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,645.53/2,468.31 = 919.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,645.53x = 2,468.31 × 919.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,645.53x = 2,270,203.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,270,203.44/1,645.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,379.62

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