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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,625.88, 2,438.45 and 455.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,625.88, 2,438.45 and 455.97 is: 683.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,625.88 : 2,438.45 = 455.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,625.88/2,438.45 = 455.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,625.88x = 2,438.45 × 455.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,625.88x = 1,111,857.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,111,857.77/1,625.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.85

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