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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,611.67, 2,418.35 and 637.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,611.67, 2,418.35 and 637.78 is: 957.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,611.67 : 2,418.35 = 637.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,611.67/2,418.35 = 637.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,611.67x = 2,418.35 × 637.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,611.67x = 1,542,375.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,542,375.26/1,611.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.00

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