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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,644.56, 2,466.98 and 657.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,644.56, 2,466.98 and 657.66 is: 986.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,644.56 : 2,466.98 = 657.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,644.56/2,466.98 = 657.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,644.56x = 2,466.98 × 657.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,644.56x = 1,622,434.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,622,434.07/1,644.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.55

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