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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,628.37, 2,440.13 and 653.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,628.37, 2,440.13 and 653.94 is: 979.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,628.37 : 2,440.13 = 653.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,628.37/2,440.13 = 653.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,628.37x = 2,440.13 × 653.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,628.37x = 1,595,695.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,595,695.34/1,628.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.93

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