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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,625.99, 2,438.58 and 1,007.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,625.99, 2,438.58 and 1,007.42 is: 1,510.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,625.99 : 2,438.58 = 1,007.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,625.99/2,438.58 = 1,007.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,625.99x = 2,438.58 × 1,007.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,625.99x = 2,456,674.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,456,674.26/1,625.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,510.88

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