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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,628.08, 2,440.60 and 654.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,628.08, 2,440.60 and 654.84 is: 981.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,628.08 : 2,440.60 = 654.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,628.08/2,440.60 = 654.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,628.08x = 2,440.60 × 654.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,628.08x = 1,598,202.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,598,202.50/1,628.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.65

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