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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,612.47, 2,417.49 and 638.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,612.47, 2,417.49 and 638.31 is: 956.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,612.47 : 2,417.49 = 638.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,612.47/2,417.49 = 638.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,612.47x = 2,417.49 × 638.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,612.47x = 1,543,108.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,543,108.04/1,612.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.98

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