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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,633.74, 2,448.93 and 646.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,633.74, 2,448.93 and 646.16 is: 968.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,633.74 : 2,448.93 = 646.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,633.74/2,448.93 = 646.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,633.74x = 2,448.93 × 646.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,633.74x = 1,582,399.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,582,399.97/1,633.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.58

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