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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,638.97, 2,458.85 and 714.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,638.97, 2,458.85 and 714.28 is: 1,071.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,638.97 : 2,458.85 = 714.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,638.97/2,458.85 = 714.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,638.97x = 2,458.85 × 714.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,638.97x = 1,756,307.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,756,307.38/1,638.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,071.59

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