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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,646.76, 2,465.28 and 995.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,646.76, 2,465.28 and 995.52 is: 1,490.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,646.76 : 2,465.28 = 995.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,646.76/2,465.28 = 995.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,646.76x = 2,465.28 × 995.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,646.76x = 2,454,235.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,454,235.55/1,646.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,490.34

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