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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,624.74, 2,436.77 and 514.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,624.74, 2,436.77 and 514.25 is: 771.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,624.74 : 2,436.77 = 514.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,624.74/2,436.77 = 514.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,624.74x = 2,436.77 × 514.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,624.74x = 1,253,108.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,253,108.97/1,624.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.27

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