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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,659.54, 2,490.23 and 619.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,659.54, 2,490.23 and 619.50 is: 929.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,659.54 : 2,490.23 = 619.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,659.54/2,490.23 = 619.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,659.54x = 2,490.23 × 619.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,659.54x = 1,542,697.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,542,697.49/1,659.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.59

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