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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,650.72, 2,474.64 and 624

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,650.72, 2,474.64 and 624 is: 935.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,650.72 : 2,474.64 = 624 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,650.72/2,474.64 = 624/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,650.72x = 2,474.64 × 624
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,650.72x = 1,544,175.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,544,175.36/1,650.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.46

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