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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,223.04, 1,835.09 and 638.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,223.04, 1,835.09 and 638.48 is: 958.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,223.04 : 1,835.09 = 638.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,223.04/1,835.09 = 638.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,223.04x = 1,835.09 × 638.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,223.04x = 1,171,672.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171,672.05/1,223.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.00

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