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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,628.15, 2,442.34 and 654.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,628.15, 2,442.34 and 654.25 is: 981.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,628.15 : 2,442.34 = 654.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,628.15/2,442.34 = 654.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,628.15x = 2,442.34 × 654.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,628.15x = 1,597,897.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,597,897.67/1,628.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.42

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