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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,562.48, 2,343.85 and 638.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,562.48, 2,343.85 and 638.10 is: 957.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,562.48 : 2,343.85 = 638.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,562.48/2,343.85 = 638.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,562.48x = 2,343.85 × 638.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,562.48x = 1,495,610.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,495,610.69/1,562.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.21

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