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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,644.98, 2,465.85 and 657.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,644.98, 2,465.85 and 657.50 is: 985.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,644.98 : 2,465.85 = 657.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,644.98/2,465.85 = 657.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,644.98x = 2,465.85 × 657.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,644.98x = 1,621,284.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,621,284.05/1,644.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.60

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