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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,631.70, 2,446.65 and 656.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,631.70, 2,446.65 and 656.70 is: 984.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,631.70 : 2,446.65 = 656.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,631.70/2,446.65 = 656.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,631.70x = 2,446.65 × 656.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,631.70x = 1,606,715.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,606,715.06/1,631.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.69

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