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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,628.87, 2,443.42 and 654.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,628.87, 2,443.42 and 654.97 is: 982.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,628.87 : 2,443.42 = 654.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,628.87/2,443.42 = 654.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,628.87x = 2,443.42 × 654.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,628.87x = 1,600,363.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,600,363.52/1,628.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.50

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