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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,635.96, 2,454.94 and 662.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,635.96, 2,454.94 and 662.06 is: 993.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,635.96 : 2,454.94 = 662.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,635.96/2,454.94 = 662.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,635.96x = 2,454.94 × 662.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,635.96x = 1,625,317.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,625,317.58/1,635.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.49

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