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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,625.17, 2,437.27 and 454.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,625.17, 2,437.27 and 454.90 is: 682.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,625.17 : 2,437.27 = 454.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,625.17/2,437.27 = 454.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,625.17x = 2,437.27 × 454.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,625.17x = 1,108,714.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,108,714.12/1,625.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.21

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