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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,631.54, 2,447.28 and 657.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,631.54, 2,447.28 and 657.62 is: 986.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,631.54 : 2,447.28 = 657.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,631.54/2,447.28 = 657.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,631.54x = 2,447.28 × 657.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,631.54x = 1,609,368.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,609,368.04/1,631.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.41

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