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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,072.24, 1,605.93 and 638.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,072.24, 1,605.93 and 638.48 is: 956.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,072.24 : 1,605.93 = 638.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,072.24/1,605.93 = 638.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,072.24x = 1,605.93 × 638.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,072.24x = 1,025,355.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,025,355.81/1,072.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.28

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