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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,628.67, 2,443.48 and 654.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,628.67, 2,443.48 and 654.71 is: 982.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,628.67 : 2,443.48 = 654.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,628.67/2,443.48 = 654.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,628.67x = 2,443.48 × 654.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,628.67x = 1,599,767.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,599,767.52/1,628.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.25

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