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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,628.46, 2,442.78 and 654.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,628.46, 2,442.78 and 654.54 is: 981.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,628.46 : 2,442.78 = 654.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,628.46/2,442.78 = 654.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,628.46x = 2,442.78 × 654.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,628.46x = 1,598,897.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,598,897.22/1,628.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.85

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