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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,628.28, 2,442.83 and 655.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,628.28, 2,442.83 and 655.47 is: 983.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,628.28 : 2,442.83 = 655.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,628.28/2,442.83 = 655.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,628.28x = 2,442.83 × 655.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,628.28x = 1,601,201.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,601,201.78/1,628.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.37

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