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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,630.13, 2,445.93 and 656.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,630.13, 2,445.93 and 656.03 is: 984.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,630.13 : 2,445.93 = 656.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,630.13/2,445.93 = 656.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,630.13x = 2,445.93 × 656.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,630.13x = 1,604,609.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,604,609.57/1,630.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.35

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