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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,215.68, 1,823.04 and 638.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,215.68, 1,823.04 and 638.24 is: 957.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,215.68 : 1,823.04 = 638.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,215.68/1,823.04 = 638.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,215.68x = 1,823.04 × 638.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,215.68x = 1,163,537.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,163,537.05/1,215.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.11

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