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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,625.28, 2,436.39 and 651.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,625.28, 2,436.39 and 651.45 is: 976.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,625.28 : 2,436.39 = 651.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,625.28/2,436.39 = 651.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,625.28x = 2,436.39 × 651.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,625.28x = 1,587,195.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,587,195.40/1,625.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.57

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