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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,611.88, 2,418.03 and 637.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,611.88, 2,418.03 and 637.76 is: 956.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,611.88 : 2,418.03 = 637.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,611.88/2,418.03 = 637.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,611.88x = 2,418.03 × 637.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,611.88x = 1,542,128.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,542,128.86/1,611.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.73

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