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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,613.46, 2,420.70 and 639

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,613.46, 2,420.70 and 639 is: 958.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,613.46 : 2,420.70 = 639 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,613.46/2,420.70 = 639/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,613.46x = 2,420.70 × 639
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,613.46x = 1,546,827.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,546,827.30/1,613.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.70

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