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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,625.03, 2,437.83 and 651.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,625.03, 2,437.83 and 651.14 is: 976.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,625.03 : 2,437.83 = 651.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,625.03/2,437.83 = 651.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,625.03x = 2,437.83 × 651.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,625.03x = 1,587,356.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,587,356.44/1,625.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.82

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