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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,626.11, 2,438.95 and 651.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,626.11, 2,438.95 and 651.47 is: 977.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,626.11 : 2,438.95 = 651.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,626.11/2,438.95 = 651.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,626.11x = 2,438.95 × 651.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,626.11x = 1,588,902.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,588,902.76/1,626.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.12

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