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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,632.01, 2,446.39 and 658.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,632.01, 2,446.39 and 658.66 is: 987.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,632.01 : 2,446.39 = 658.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,632.01/2,446.39 = 658.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,632.01x = 2,446.39 × 658.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,632.01x = 1,611,339.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,611,339.24/1,632.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.33

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