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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,636.35, 2,454.98 and 663.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,636.35, 2,454.98 and 663.14 is: 994.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,636.35 : 2,454.98 = 663.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,636.35/2,454.98 = 663.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,636.35x = 2,454.98 × 663.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,636.35x = 1,627,979.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,627,979.85/1,636.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.88

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