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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,611.74, 2,415.72 and 638.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,611.74, 2,415.72 and 638.12 is: 956.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,611.74 : 2,415.72 = 638.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,611.74/2,415.72 = 638.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,611.74x = 2,415.72 × 638.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,611.74x = 1,541,519.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,541,519.25/1,611.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.43

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