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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,610.94, 2,417.30 and 637.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,610.94, 2,417.30 and 637.73 is: 956.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,610.94 : 2,417.30 = 637.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,610.94/2,417.30 = 637.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,610.94x = 2,417.30 × 637.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,610.94x = 1,541,584.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,541,584.73/1,610.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.95

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