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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,612.47, 2,418.72 and 638.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,612.47, 2,418.72 and 638.57 is: 957.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,612.47 : 2,418.72 = 638.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,612.47/2,418.72 = 638.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,612.47x = 2,418.72 × 638.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,612.47x = 1,544,529.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,544,529.27/1,612.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.86

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