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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,625.68, 2,438.52 and 471.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,625.68, 2,438.52 and 471.43 is: 707.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,625.68 : 2,438.52 = 471.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,625.68/2,438.52 = 471.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,625.68x = 2,438.52 × 471.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,625.68x = 1,149,591.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,149,591.48/1,625.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.15

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