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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,635.30, 2,453.87 and 661.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,635.30, 2,453.87 and 661.48 is: 992.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,635.30 : 2,453.87 = 661.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,635.30/2,453.87 = 661.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,635.30x = 2,453.87 × 661.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,635.30x = 1,623,182.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,623,182.62/1,635.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.59

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