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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,625.72, 2,438.17 and 651.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,625.72, 2,438.17 and 651.29 is: 976.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,625.72 : 2,438.17 = 651.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,625.72/2,438.17 = 651.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,625.72x = 2,438.17 × 651.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,625.72x = 1,587,941.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,587,941.92/1,625.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.77

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