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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,624.74, 2,437.52 and 650.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,624.74, 2,437.52 and 650.31 is: 975.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,624.74 : 2,437.52 = 650.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,624.74/2,437.52 = 650.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,624.74x = 2,437.52 × 650.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,624.74x = 1,585,140.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,585,140.38/1,624.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.63

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