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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,630.60, 2,445.86 and 656.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,630.60, 2,445.86 and 656.44 is: 984.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,630.60 : 2,445.86 = 656.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,630.60/2,445.86 = 656.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,630.60x = 2,445.86 × 656.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,630.60x = 1,605,555.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,605,555.86/1,630.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.64

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