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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,664, 2,497.20 and 638

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,664, 2,497.20 and 638 is: 957.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,664 : 2,497.20 = 638 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,664/2,497.20 = 638/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,664x = 2,497.20 × 638
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,664x = 1,593,213.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,593,213.60/1,664
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.46

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