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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,627.98, 2,442.08 and 654.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,627.98, 2,442.08 and 654.09 is: 981.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,627.98 : 2,442.08 = 654.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,627.98/2,442.08 = 654.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,627.98x = 2,442.08 × 654.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,627.98x = 1,597,332.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,597,332.58/1,627.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.17

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