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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,417.56, 2,126.84 and 638.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,417.56, 2,126.84 and 638.12 is: 957.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,417.56 : 2,126.84 = 638.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,417.56/2,126.84 = 638.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,417.56x = 2,126.84 × 638.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,417.56x = 1,357,179.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,357,179.14/1,417.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.41

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