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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,631.16, 2,444.64 and 656.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,631.16, 2,444.64 and 656.70 is: 984.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,631.16 : 2,444.64 = 656.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,631.16/2,444.64 = 656.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,631.16x = 2,444.64 × 656.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,631.16x = 1,605,395.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,605,395.09/1,631.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.20

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