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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,655.76, 2,483.65 and 423.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,655.76, 2,483.65 and 423.17 is: 634.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,655.76 : 2,483.65 = 423.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,655.76/2,483.65 = 423.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,655.76x = 2,483.65 × 423.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,655.76x = 1,051,015.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,051,015.38/1,655.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.76

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