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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,656, 2,485.08 and 630

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,656, 2,485.08 and 630 is: 945.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,656 : 2,485.08 = 630 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,656/2,485.08 = 630/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,656x = 2,485.08 × 630
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,656x = 1,565,600.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,565,600.40/1,656
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945.41

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