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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,626.95, 2,440.77 and 653.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,626.95, 2,440.77 and 653.13 is: 979.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,626.95 : 2,440.77 = 653.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,626.95/2,440.77 = 653.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,626.95x = 2,440.77 × 653.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,626.95x = 1,594,144.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,594,144.69/1,626.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.83

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