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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,625.27, 2,437.64 and 455.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,625.27, 2,437.64 and 455.14 is: 682.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,625.27 : 2,437.64 = 455.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,625.27/2,437.64 = 455.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,625.27x = 2,437.64 × 455.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,625.27x = 1,109,469.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,109,469.95/1,625.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.64

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