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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,635.46, 2,453.76 and 648.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,635.46, 2,453.76 and 648.71 is: 973.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,635.46 : 2,453.76 = 648.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,635.46/2,453.76 = 648.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,635.46x = 2,453.76 × 648.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,635.46x = 1,591,775.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,591,775.58/1,635.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.29

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