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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,638.72, 2,456.64 and 613.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,638.72, 2,456.64 and 613.44 is: 919.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,638.72 : 2,456.64 = 613.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,638.72/2,456.64 = 613.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,638.72x = 2,456.64 × 613.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,638.72x = 1,507,001.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,507,001.24/1,638.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.62

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