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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,625.82, 2,435.34 and 976.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,625.82, 2,435.34 and 976.20 is: 1,462.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,625.82 : 2,435.34 = 976.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,625.82/2,435.34 = 976.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,625.82x = 2,435.34 × 976.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,625.82x = 2,377,378.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,377,378.91/1,625.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462.26

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