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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,630.62, 2,443.50 and 656.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,630.62, 2,443.50 and 656.19 is: 983.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,630.62 : 2,443.50 = 656.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,630.62/2,443.50 = 656.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,630.62x = 2,443.50 × 656.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,630.62x = 1,603,400.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,603,400.27/1,630.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.31

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