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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,630.15, 2,445.45 and 656.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,630.15, 2,445.45 and 656.17 is: 984.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,630.15 : 2,445.45 = 656.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,630.15/2,445.45 = 656.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,630.15x = 2,445.45 × 656.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,630.15x = 1,604,630.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,604,630.93/1,630.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.35

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