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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,625.74, 2,438.66 and 455.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,625.74, 2,438.66 and 455.76 is: 683.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,625.74 : 2,438.66 = 455.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,625.74/2,438.66 = 455.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,625.74x = 2,438.66 × 455.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,625.74x = 1,111,443.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,111,443.68/1,625.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.65

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