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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,612.53, 2,418.03 and 638.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,612.53, 2,418.03 and 638.39 is: 957.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,612.53 : 2,418.03 = 638.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,612.53/2,418.03 = 638.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,612.53x = 2,418.03 × 638.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,612.53x = 1,543,634.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,543,634.08/1,612.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.27

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