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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,632.16, 2,447.28 and 658.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,632.16, 2,447.28 and 658.72 is: 987.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,632.16 : 2,447.28 = 658.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,632.16/2,447.28 = 658.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,632.16x = 2,447.28 × 658.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,632.16x = 1,612,072.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,612,072.28/1,632.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.69

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