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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,639.94, 2,458.26 and 665.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,639.94, 2,458.26 and 665.33 is: 997.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,639.94 : 2,458.26 = 665.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,639.94/2,458.26 = 665.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,639.94x = 2,458.26 × 665.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,639.94x = 1,635,541.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,635,541.83/1,639.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.32

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