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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,624.70, 2,436.85 and 650.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,624.70, 2,436.85 and 650.07 is: 975.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,624.70 : 2,436.85 = 650.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,624.70/2,436.85 = 650.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,624.70x = 2,436.85 × 650.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,624.70x = 1,584,121.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,584,121.45/1,624.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.02

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