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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,630.85, 2,446.58 and 657.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,630.85, 2,446.58 and 657.02 is: 985.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,630.85 : 2,446.58 = 657.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,630.85/2,446.58 = 657.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,630.85x = 2,446.58 × 657.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,630.85x = 1,607,454.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,607,454.82/1,630.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.66

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