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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,628.33, 2,441.88 and 654.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,628.33, 2,441.88 and 654.10 is: 980.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,628.33 : 2,441.88 = 654.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,628.33/2,441.88 = 654.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,628.33x = 2,441.88 × 654.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,628.33x = 1,597,227.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,597,227.60/1,628.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.90

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