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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,645.59, 2,465.66 and 994.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,645.59, 2,465.66 and 994.98 is: 1,490.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,645.59 : 2,465.66 = 994.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,645.59/2,465.66 = 994.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,645.59x = 2,465.66 × 994.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,645.59x = 2,453,284.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,453,284.87/1,645.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,490.82

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