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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,612.83, 2,417.07 and 638.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,612.83, 2,417.07 and 638.40 is: 956.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,612.83 : 2,417.07 = 638.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,612.83/2,417.07 = 638.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,612.83x = 2,417.07 × 638.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,612.83x = 1,543,057.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,543,057.49/1,612.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.74

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