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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,610.63, 2,415.94 and 637.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,610.63, 2,415.94 and 637.41 is: 956.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,610.63 : 2,415.94 = 637.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,610.63/2,415.94 = 637.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,610.63x = 2,415.94 × 637.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,610.63x = 1,539,942.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,539,942.72/1,610.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.12

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