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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,610.76, 2,416.95 and 637.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,610.76, 2,416.95 and 637.68 is: 956.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,610.76 : 2,416.95 = 637.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,610.76/2,416.95 = 637.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,610.76x = 2,416.95 × 637.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,610.76x = 1,541,240.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,541,240.68/1,610.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.84

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