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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,635.36, 2,453.28 and 661.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,635.36, 2,453.28 and 661.52 is: 992.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,635.36 : 2,453.28 = 661.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,635.36/2,453.28 = 661.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,635.36x = 2,453.28 × 661.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,635.36x = 1,622,893.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,622,893.79/1,635.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.38

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