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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,214.32, 1,819.84 and 637.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,214.32, 1,819.84 and 637.60 is: 955.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,214.32 : 1,819.84 = 637.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,214.32/1,819.84 = 637.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,214.32x = 1,819.84 × 637.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,214.32x = 1,160,329.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,160,329.98/1,214.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.54

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