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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,635.70, 2,453.10 and 661.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,635.70, 2,453.10 and 661.90 is: 992.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,635.70 : 2,453.10 = 661.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,635.70/2,453.10 = 661.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,635.70x = 2,453.10 × 661.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,635.70x = 1,623,706.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,623,706.89/1,635.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.67

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