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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,563.28, 2,344.76 and 638.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,563.28, 2,344.76 and 638.92 is: 958.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,563.28 : 2,344.76 = 638.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,563.28/2,344.76 = 638.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,563.28x = 2,344.76 × 638.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,563.28x = 1,498,102.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,498,102.34/1,563.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.31

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