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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,630.16, 2,445.69 and 656.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,630.16, 2,445.69 and 656.94 is: 985.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,630.16 : 2,445.69 = 656.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,630.16/2,445.69 = 656.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,630.16x = 2,445.69 × 656.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,630.16x = 1,606,671.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,606,671.59/1,630.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.59

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