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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,633.96, 2,451.75 and 660.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,633.96, 2,451.75 and 660.07 is: 990.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,633.96 : 2,451.75 = 660.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,633.96/2,451.75 = 660.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,633.96x = 2,451.75 × 660.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,633.96x = 1,618,326.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,618,326.62/1,633.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.43

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