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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,635.62, 2,453.40 and 661.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,635.62, 2,453.40 and 661.70 is: 992.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,635.62 : 2,453.40 = 661.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,635.62/2,453.40 = 661.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,635.62x = 2,453.40 × 661.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,635.62x = 1,623,414.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,623,414.78/1,635.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.54

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