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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,629.56, 2,444.88 and 655.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,629.56, 2,444.88 and 655.13 is: 982.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,629.56 : 2,444.88 = 655.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,629.56/2,444.88 = 655.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,629.56x = 2,444.88 × 655.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,629.56x = 1,601,714.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,601,714.23/1,629.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.91

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