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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,635.88, 2,453.94 and 662.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,635.88, 2,453.94 and 662.08 is: 993.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,635.88 : 2,453.94 = 662.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,635.88/2,453.94 = 662.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,635.88x = 2,453.94 × 662.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,635.88x = 1,624,704.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,624,704.60/1,635.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.17

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