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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,661, 2,491.68 and 635

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,661, 2,491.68 and 635 is: 952.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,661 : 2,491.68 = 635 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,661/2,491.68 = 635/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,661x = 2,491.68 × 635
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,661x = 1,582,216.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,582,216.80/1,661
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.57

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