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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,625.61, 2,438.70 and 651.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,625.61, 2,438.70 and 651.78 is: 977.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,625.61 : 2,438.70 = 651.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,625.61/2,438.70 = 651.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,625.61x = 2,438.70 × 651.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,625.61x = 1,589,495.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,589,495.89/1,625.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.78

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