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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,625.63, 2,439.54 and 599.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,625.63, 2,439.54 and 599.63 is: 899.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,625.63 : 2,439.54 = 599.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,625.63/2,439.54 = 599.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,625.63x = 2,439.54 × 599.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,625.63x = 1,462,809.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,462,809.17/1,625.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.84

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