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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,630.52, 2,444.70 and 655.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,630.52, 2,444.70 and 655.40 is: 982.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,630.52 : 2,444.70 = 655.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,630.52/2,444.70 = 655.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,630.52x = 2,444.70 × 655.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,630.52x = 1,602,256.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,602,256.38/1,630.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.67

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