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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,627.70, 2,437.95 and 653.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,627.70, 2,437.95 and 653.30 is: 978.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,627.70 : 2,437.95 = 653.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,627.70/2,437.95 = 653.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,627.70x = 2,437.95 × 653.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,627.70x = 1,592,712.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,592,712.74/1,627.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978.51

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