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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,625.70, 2,438.70 and 651.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,625.70, 2,438.70 and 651.60 is: 977.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,625.70 : 2,438.70 = 651.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,625.70/2,438.70 = 651.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,625.70x = 2,438.70 × 651.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,625.70x = 1,589,056.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,589,056.92/1,625.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.46

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