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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,638, 2,458.08 and 772.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,638, 2,458.08 and 772.38 is: 1,159.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,638 : 2,458.08 = 772.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,638/2,458.08 = 772.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,638x = 2,458.08 × 772.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,638x = 1,898,571.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,898,571.83/1,638
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.08

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