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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,625.11, 2,437.45 and 650.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,625.11, 2,437.45 and 650.47 is: 975.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,625.11 : 2,437.45 = 650.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,625.11/2,437.45 = 650.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,625.11x = 2,437.45 × 650.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,625.11x = 1,585,488.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,585,488.10/1,625.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.62

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