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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,635.94, 2,453.55 and 662.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,635.94, 2,453.55 and 662.26 is: 993.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,635.94 : 2,453.55 = 662.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,635.94/2,453.55 = 662.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,635.94x = 2,453.55 × 662.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,635.94x = 1,624,888.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,624,888.02/1,635.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.24

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