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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,627.14, 2,442.03 and 653.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,627.14, 2,442.03 and 653.94 is: 981.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,627.14 : 2,442.03 = 653.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,627.14/2,442.03 = 653.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,627.14x = 2,442.03 × 653.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,627.14x = 1,596,941.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,596,941.10/1,627.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.44

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