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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,631.97, 2,448.27 and 658.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,631.97, 2,448.27 and 658.15 is: 987.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,631.97 : 2,448.27 = 658.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,631.97/2,448.27 = 658.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,631.97x = 2,448.27 × 658.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,631.97x = 1,611,322.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,611,322.78/1,631.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.35

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