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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,638.32, 2,457.48 and 816.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,638.32, 2,457.48 and 816.98 is: 1,225.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,638.32 : 2,457.48 = 816.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,638.32/2,457.48 = 816.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,638.32x = 2,457.48 × 816.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,638.32x = 2,007,712.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,007,712.01/1,638.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,225.47

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