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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,631.44, 2,445.80 and 658.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,631.44, 2,445.80 and 658.23 is: 986.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,631.44 : 2,445.80 = 658.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,631.44/2,445.80 = 658.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,631.44x = 2,445.80 × 658.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,631.44x = 1,609,886.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,609,886.47/1,631.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.79

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