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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,625.81, 2,438.82 and 651.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,625.81, 2,438.82 and 651.79 is: 977.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,625.81 : 2,438.82 = 651.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,625.81/2,438.82 = 651.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,625.81x = 2,438.82 × 651.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,625.81x = 1,589,597.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,589,597.07/1,625.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.72

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