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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,625.05, 2,437.57 and 638.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,625.05, 2,437.57 and 638.33 is: 957.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,625.05 : 2,437.57 = 638.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,625.05/2,437.57 = 638.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,625.05x = 2,437.57 × 638.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,625.05x = 1,555,967.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,555,967.73/1,625.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.49

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