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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,628.96, 2,444.34 and 654.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,628.96, 2,444.34 and 654.80 is: 982.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,628.96 : 2,444.34 = 654.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,628.96/2,444.34 = 654.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,628.96x = 2,444.34 × 654.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,628.96x = 1,600,553.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,600,553.83/1,628.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.56

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