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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,627.65, 2,441.58 and 653.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,627.65, 2,441.58 and 653.64 is: 980.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,627.65 : 2,441.58 = 653.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,627.65/2,441.58 = 653.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,627.65x = 2,441.58 × 653.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,627.65x = 1,595,914.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,595,914.35/1,627.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.50

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