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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,625.46, 2,438.87 and 651.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,625.46, 2,438.87 and 651.46 is: 977.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,625.46 : 2,438.87 = 651.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,625.46/2,438.87 = 651.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,625.46x = 2,438.87 × 651.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,625.46x = 1,588,826.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,588,826.25/1,625.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.46

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