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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,077.48, 1,612.13 and 638.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,077.48, 1,612.13 and 638.96 is: 956.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,077.48 : 1,612.13 = 638.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,077.48/1,612.13 = 638.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,077.48x = 1,612.13 × 638.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,077.48x = 1,030,092.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,030,092.21/1,077.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.02

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