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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,632.76, 2,449.68 and 659.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,632.76, 2,449.68 and 659.14 is: 988.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,632.76 : 2,449.68 = 659.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,632.76/2,449.68 = 659.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,632.76x = 2,449.68 × 659.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,632.76x = 1,614,673.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,614,673.48/1,632.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.92

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