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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,630.10, 2,445.60 and 656.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,630.10, 2,445.60 and 656.89 is: 985.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,630.10 : 2,445.60 = 656.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,630.10/2,445.60 = 656.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,630.10x = 2,445.60 × 656.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,630.10x = 1,606,490.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,606,490.18/1,630.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.52

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