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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,630.59, 2,444.56 and 655.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,630.59, 2,444.56 and 655.75 is: 983.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,630.59 : 2,444.56 = 655.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,630.59/2,444.56 = 655.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,630.59x = 2,444.56 × 655.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,630.59x = 1,603,020.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,603,020.22/1,630.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.09

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