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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,625.83, 2,438.48 and 455.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,625.83, 2,438.48 and 455.71 is: 683.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,625.83 : 2,438.48 = 455.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,625.83/2,438.48 = 455.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,625.83x = 2,438.48 × 455.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,625.83x = 1,111,234.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,111,234.76/1,625.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.49

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