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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,629.33, 2,444.97 and 655.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,629.33, 2,444.97 and 655.50 is: 983.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,629.33 : 2,444.97 = 655.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,629.33/2,444.97 = 655.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,629.33x = 2,444.97 × 655.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,629.33x = 1,602,677.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,602,677.84/1,629.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.64

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