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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,635.73, 2,453.36 and 661.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,635.73, 2,453.36 and 661.60 is: 992.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,635.73 : 2,453.36 = 661.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,635.73/2,453.36 = 661.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,635.73x = 2,453.36 × 661.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,635.73x = 1,623,142.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,623,142.98/1,635.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.30

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