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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,624.49, 2,437.08 and 650.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,624.49, 2,437.08 and 650.54 is: 975.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,624.49 : 2,437.08 = 650.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,624.49/2,437.08 = 650.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,624.49x = 2,437.08 × 650.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,624.49x = 1,585,418.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,585,418.02/1,624.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.95

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