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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,562.12, 2,341.90 and 638.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,562.12, 2,341.90 and 638.10 is: 956.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,562.12 : 2,341.90 = 638.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,562.12/2,341.90 = 638.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,562.12x = 2,341.90 × 638.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,562.12x = 1,494,366.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,494,366.39/1,562.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.63

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