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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,635.84, 2,452.41 and 662.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,635.84, 2,452.41 and 662.76 is: 993.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,635.84 : 2,452.41 = 662.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,635.84/2,452.41 = 662.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,635.84x = 2,452.41 × 662.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,635.84x = 1,625,359.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,625,359.25/1,635.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.59

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