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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,639.62, 2,459.46 and 665.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,639.62, 2,459.46 and 665.04 is: 997.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,639.62 : 2,459.46 = 665.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,639.62/2,459.46 = 665.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,639.62x = 2,459.46 × 665.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,639.62x = 1,635,639.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,635,639.28/1,639.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.57

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