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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,625.72, 2,438.50 and 439.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,625.72, 2,438.50 and 439.80 is: 659.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,625.72 : 2,438.50 = 439.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,625.72/2,438.50 = 439.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,625.72x = 2,438.50 × 439.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,625.72x = 1,072,450.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,072,450.10/1,625.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.68

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