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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,646.57, 2,272.24 and 983.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,646.57, 2,272.24 and 983.30 is: 1,356.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,646.57 : 2,272.24 = 983.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,646.57/2,272.24 = 983.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,646.57x = 2,272.24 × 983.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,646.57x = 2,234,291.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,234,291.98/1,646.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,356.94

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