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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,631.06, 2,446.68 and 657.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,631.06, 2,446.68 and 657.03 is: 985.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,631.06 : 2,446.68 = 657.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,631.06/2,446.68 = 657.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,631.06x = 2,446.68 × 657.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,631.06x = 1,607,538.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,607,538.88/1,631.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.58

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