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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,638.93, 2,459.49 and 612.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,638.93, 2,459.49 and 612.93 is: 919.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,638.93 : 2,459.49 = 612.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,638.93/2,459.49 = 612.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,638.93x = 2,459.49 × 612.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,638.93x = 1,507,495.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,507,495.21/1,638.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.80

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