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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,638.40, 2,458.16 and 772.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,638.40, 2,458.16 and 772.76 is: 1,159.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,638.40 : 2,458.16 = 772.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,638.40/2,458.16 = 772.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,638.40x = 2,458.16 × 772.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,638.40x = 1,899,567.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,899,567.72/1,638.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.40

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