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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,625.63, 2,438.03 and 455.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,625.63, 2,438.03 and 455.32 is: 682.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,625.63 : 2,438.03 = 455.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,625.63/2,438.03 = 455.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,625.63x = 2,438.03 × 455.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,625.63x = 1,110,093.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,110,093.58/1,625.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.87

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