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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,612.22, 2,419.68 and 639

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,612.22, 2,419.68 and 639 is: 959.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,612.22 : 2,419.68 = 639 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,612.22/2,419.68 = 639/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,612.22x = 2,419.68 × 639
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,612.22x = 1,546,175.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,546,175.52/1,612.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.04

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