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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,625.66, 2,438.59 and 651.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,625.66, 2,438.59 and 651.63 is: 977.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,625.66 : 2,438.59 = 651.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,625.66/2,438.59 = 651.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,625.66x = 2,438.59 × 651.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,625.66x = 1,589,058.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,589,058.40/1,625.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.49

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