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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,624.15, 2,436.47 and 650.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,624.15, 2,436.47 and 650.23 is: 975.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,624.15 : 2,436.47 = 650.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,624.15/2,436.47 = 650.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,624.15x = 2,436.47 × 650.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,624.15x = 1,584,265.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,584,265.89/1,624.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.44

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