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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,630.41, 2,445.59 and 656.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,630.41, 2,445.59 and 656.49 is: 984.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,630.41 : 2,445.59 = 656.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,630.41/2,445.59 = 656.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,630.41x = 2,445.59 × 656.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,630.41x = 1,605,492.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,605,492.93/1,630.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.72

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