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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,651.24, 2,477.58 and 625

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,651.24, 2,477.58 and 625 is: 937.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,651.24 : 2,477.58 = 625 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,651.24/2,477.58 = 625/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,651.24x = 2,477.58 × 625
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,651.24x = 1,548,487.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,548,487.50/1,651.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.77

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