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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,625.76, 2,438.64 and 651.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,625.76, 2,438.64 and 651.87 is: 977.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,625.76 : 2,438.64 = 651.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,625.76/2,438.64 = 651.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,625.76x = 2,438.64 × 651.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,625.76x = 1,589,676.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,589,676.26/1,625.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.81

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