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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,649.51, 2,474.66 and 919.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,649.51, 2,474.66 and 919.70 is: 1,379.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,649.51 : 2,474.66 = 919.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,649.51/2,474.66 = 919.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,649.51x = 2,474.66 × 919.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,649.51x = 2,275,934.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,275,934.73/1,649.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,379.77

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