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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,504, 2,256.45 and 638.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,504, 2,256.45 and 638.38 is: 957.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,504 : 2,256.45 = 638.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,504/2,256.45 = 638.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,504x = 2,256.45 × 638.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,504x = 1,440,472.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,440,472.55/1,504
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.76

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