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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,628.16, 2,442.72 and 654.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,628.16, 2,442.72 and 654.08 is: 981.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,628.16 : 2,442.72 = 654.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,628.16/2,442.72 = 654.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,628.16x = 2,442.72 × 654.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,628.16x = 1,597,734.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,597,734.30/1,628.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.31

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