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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,624.92, 2,438.19 and 651.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,624.92, 2,438.19 and 651.71 is: 977.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,624.92 : 2,438.19 = 651.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,624.92/2,438.19 = 651.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,624.92x = 2,438.19 × 651.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,624.92x = 1,588,980.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,588,980.61/1,624.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.88

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