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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,417.91, 2,127.51 and 638.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,417.91, 2,127.51 and 638.11 is: 957.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,417.91 : 2,127.51 = 638.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,417.91/2,127.51 = 638.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,417.91x = 2,127.51 × 638.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,417.91x = 1,357,585.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,357,585.41/1,417.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.46

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