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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,635.92, 2,454.72 and 662.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,635.92, 2,454.72 and 662.72 is: 994.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,635.92 : 2,454.72 = 662.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,635.92/2,454.72 = 662.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,635.92x = 2,454.72 × 662.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,635.92x = 1,626,792.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,626,792.04/1,635.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.42

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