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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,630.96, 2,447.20 and 657.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,630.96, 2,447.20 and 657.68 is: 986.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,630.96 : 2,447.20 = 657.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,630.96/2,447.20 = 657.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,630.96x = 2,447.20 × 657.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,630.96x = 1,609,474.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,609,474.50/1,630.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.83

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