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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,659.81, 2,489.42 and 619.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,659.81, 2,489.42 and 619.58 is: 929.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,659.81 : 2,489.42 = 619.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,659.81/2,489.42 = 619.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,659.81x = 2,489.42 × 619.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,659.81x = 1,542,379.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,542,379.30/1,659.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.25

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