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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,625.02, 2,437.32 and 514.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,625.02, 2,437.32 and 514.54 is: 771.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,625.02 : 2,437.32 = 514.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,625.02/2,437.32 = 514.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,625.02x = 2,437.32 × 514.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,625.02x = 1,254,105.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,254,105.18/1,625.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.75

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