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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,625.31, 2,438.00 and 651.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,625.31, 2,438.00 and 651.20 is: 976.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,625.31 : 2,438.00 = 651.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,625.31/2,438.00 = 651.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,625.31x = 2,438.00 × 651.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,625.31x = 1,587,610.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,587,610.15/1,625.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.80

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