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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,633.80, 2,451.96 and 660.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,633.80, 2,451.96 and 660.60 is: 991.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,633.80 : 2,451.96 = 660.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,633.80/2,451.96 = 660.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,633.80x = 2,451.96 × 660.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,633.80x = 1,619,764.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,619,764.78/1,633.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.41

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