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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,637.96, 2,455.92 and 542.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,637.96, 2,455.92 and 542.04 is: 812.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,637.96 : 2,455.92 = 542.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,637.96/2,455.92 = 542.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,637.96x = 2,455.92 × 542.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,637.96x = 1,331,206.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,331,206.88/1,637.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.72

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