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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,637.51, 2,456.69 and 541.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,637.51, 2,456.69 and 541.89 is: 812.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,637.51 : 2,456.69 = 541.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,637.51/2,456.69 = 541.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,637.51x = 2,456.69 × 541.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,637.51x = 1,331,253.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,331,253.03/1,637.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.98

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