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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,625.99, 2,439.59 and 977.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,625.99, 2,439.59 and 977.18 is: 1,466.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,625.99 : 2,439.59 = 977.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,625.99/2,439.59 = 977.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,625.99x = 2,439.59 × 977.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,625.99x = 2,383,901.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,383,901.47/1,625.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,466.13

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