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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,635, 2,453.04 and 660.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,635, 2,453.04 and 660.57 is: 991.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,635 : 2,453.04 = 660.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,635/2,453.04 = 660.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,635x = 2,453.04 × 660.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,635x = 1,620,404.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,620,404.63/1,635
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.07

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