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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,635.33, 2,453.96 and 648.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,635.33, 2,453.96 and 648.24 is: 972.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,635.33 : 2,453.96 = 648.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,635.33/2,453.96 = 648.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,635.33x = 2,453.96 × 648.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,635.33x = 1,590,755.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,590,755.03/1,635.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.74

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