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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,634.62, 2,451.90 and 660.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,634.62, 2,451.90 and 660.70 is: 991.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,634.62 : 2,451.90 = 660.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,634.62/2,451.90 = 660.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,634.62x = 2,451.90 × 660.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,634.62x = 1,619,970.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,619,970.33/1,634.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.04

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