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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,624.92, 2,436.84 and 650.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,624.92, 2,436.84 and 650.76 is: 975.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,624.92 : 2,436.84 = 650.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,624.92/2,436.84 = 650.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,624.92x = 2,436.84 × 650.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,624.92x = 1,585,798.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,585,798.00/1,624.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.92

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