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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,636.76, 2,452.98 and 661.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,636.76, 2,452.98 and 661.70 is: 991.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,636.76 : 2,452.98 = 661.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,636.76/2,452.98 = 661.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,636.76x = 2,452.98 × 661.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,636.76x = 1,623,136.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,623,136.87/1,636.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.68

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