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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,633.98, 2,451.21 and 659.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,633.98, 2,451.21 and 659.87 is: 989.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,633.98 : 2,451.21 = 659.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,633.98/2,451.21 = 659.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,633.98x = 2,451.21 × 659.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,633.98x = 1,617,467.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,617,467.69/1,633.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.89

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