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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,611.02, 2,415.78 and 636.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,611.02, 2,415.78 and 636.89 is: 955.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,611.02 : 2,415.78 = 636.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,611.02/2,415.78 = 636.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,611.02x = 2,415.78 × 636.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,611.02x = 1,538,574.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,538,574.05/1,611.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.03

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