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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,638, 2,457.36 and 612

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,638, 2,457.36 and 612 is: 918.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,638 : 2,457.36 = 612 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,638/2,457.36 = 612/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,638x = 2,457.36 × 612
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,638x = 1,503,904.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,503,904.32/1,638
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.13

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