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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,625.94, 2,437.47 and 977.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,625.94, 2,437.47 and 977.94 is: 1,466.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,625.94 : 2,437.47 = 977.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,625.94/2,437.47 = 977.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,625.94x = 2,437.47 × 977.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,625.94x = 2,383,699.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,383,699.41/1,625.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,466.04

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