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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,656.51, 2,484.82 and 423.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,656.51, 2,484.82 and 423.93 is: 635.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,656.51 : 2,484.82 = 423.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,656.51/2,484.82 = 423.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,656.51x = 2,484.82 × 423.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,656.51x = 1,053,389.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,053,389.74/1,656.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.91

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