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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,629.76, 2,444.03 and 655.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,629.76, 2,444.03 and 655.54 is: 983.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,629.76 : 2,444.03 = 655.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,629.76/2,444.03 = 655.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,629.76x = 2,444.03 × 655.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,629.76x = 1,602,159.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,602,159.43/1,629.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.06

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