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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,563.34, 2,343.18 and 638.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,563.34, 2,343.18 and 638.32 is: 956.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,563.34 : 2,343.18 = 638.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,563.34/2,343.18 = 638.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,563.34x = 2,343.18 × 638.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,563.34x = 1,495,698.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,495,698.66/1,563.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.73

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