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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,625.70, 2,439.82 and 652.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,625.70, 2,439.82 and 652.44 is: 979.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,625.70 : 2,439.82 = 652.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,625.70/2,439.82 = 652.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,625.70x = 2,439.82 × 652.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,625.70x = 1,591,836.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,591,836.16/1,625.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.17

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